93 Cobra Cam?

GreenPony · 02-18-2002, 05:12 PM

Is the 93 Cobra cam that comes stock with the motor any different than a stock 5.0? Just curious thanks.

Stang Runner · 02-18-2002, 06:35 PM

it is Worst than the Stock 5.0 Only because it has 1.7 rockers the others 5.0 have 1.6 DO Not get a 93 CAM it is not good.

silver_pilate · 02-18-2002, 10:34 PM

The Cobra cam has a slightly higher duration than the H.O. cam.

.282 intake and exhaust vs. .278 intake and exhaust

However, the Cobra cam also has a slightly lower duration than the H.O. cam.

270 intake and exhaust vs. 276 intake/266 exhaust

There are a number of changes in the event phasing as well along with a decrease in overlap and and increase in lobe center.

This cam was designed specifically for the Cobra GT-40 motor and its components. While it produces less overall horsepower than the H.O. cam, it offers more bottom-end torque, a smooth, stable idle, and reduced hydrocarbon emissions. It was also phased into production in the '93 Thunderbird/Cougar V-8 and was used in the '93 Cobra R, the '94-'95 Cobra and the '94-'95 Australian Falcon.

--nathan

GreenPony · 02-19-2002, 08:50 AM

So basically that cam is not worth buying, compared to my stock cam i have...So with my mods , what would be the best cam for me...
Thanks
Berry

whiterod · 02-19-2002, 09:44 AM

keep the stock cam with the mods you have, i would invest in some pulleys or save your money until you can do intake and heads. But if you really feel like messing with the cam, i would just install 1.7 roller rockers for now.

GreenPony · 02-19-2002, 09:50 AM

I have some pullies just havn't installed them yet, just have heard good and bad about them.Plus the altenator pully looks like a pain to install..I am also trying to find an Explorer Gt 40 setup.No luck yet. For future mods i am looking for 373's, 1.7 rockers, heads , kinda scared with that install..Not sure what else i can do with it.Considering i will have my new son in it in about 9 weeks, i don't want to go too overboard. What would you do?
Thanks

silver_pilate · 02-19-2002, 11:55 AM

The thing about 1.7 roller rockers is that you have to look into your future. Are you wanting to get pretty aggressive with this car at some point? The 1.7's work great with the stock cam and a few aftermarket cam profiles, but you are a bit limited in your cam selections in the future.

I'd hold off on the cam until you put on your heads. Once you decide which head you are going to use, then get some advice on cam selection so you can match the flow characteristics of the heads. Until then, it's not really going to help you beyond a few horsepower and a different sound.

--nathan

02-18-2002, 05:12 PM	#1
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	93 Cobra Cam? Is the 93 Cobra cam that comes stock with the motor any different than a stock 5.0? Just curious thanks. __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

02-18-2002, 06:35 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	it is Worst than the Stock 5.0 Only because it has 1.7 rockers the others 5.0 have 1.6 DO Not get a 93 CAM it is not good. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

02-18-2002, 10:34 PM	#3
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	The Cobra cam has a slightly higher duration than the H.O. cam. .282 intake and exhaust vs. .278 intake and exhaust However, the Cobra cam also has a slightly lower duration than the H.O. cam. 270 intake and exhaust vs. 276 intake/266 exhaust There are a number of changes in the event phasing as well along with a decrease in overlap and and increase in lobe center. This cam was designed specifically for the Cobra GT-40 motor and its components. While it produces less overall horsepower than the H.O. cam, it offers more bottom-end torque, a smooth, stable idle, and reduced hydrocarbon emissions. It was also phased into production in the '93 Thunderbird/Cougar V-8 and was used in the '93 Cobra R, the '94-'95 Cobra and the '94-'95 Australian Falcon. --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

02-19-2002, 08:50 AM	#4
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	Cobra cam So basically that cam is not worth buying, compared to my stock cam i have...So with my mods , what would be the best cam for me... Thanks Berry __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

02-19-2002, 09:44 AM	#5
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	keep the stock cam with the mods you have, i would invest in some pulleys or save your money until you can do intake and heads. But if you really feel like messing with the cam, i would just install 1.7 roller rockers for now. __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

02-19-2002, 09:50 AM	#6
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	Cool Deal I have some pullies just havn't installed them yet, just have heard good and bad about them.Plus the altenator pully looks like a pain to install..I am also trying to find an Explorer Gt 40 setup.No luck yet. For future mods i am looking for 373's, 1.7 rockers, heads , kinda scared with that install..Not sure what else i can do with it.Considering i will have my new son in it in about 9 weeks, i don't want to go too overboard. What would you do? Thanks __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

02-19-2002, 11:55 AM	#7
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	The thing about 1.7 roller rockers is that you have to look into your future. Are you wanting to get pretty aggressive with this car at some point? The 1.7's work great with the stock cam and a few aftermarket cam profiles, but you are a bit limited in your cam selections in the future. I'd hold off on the cam until you put on your heads. Once you decide which head you are going to use, then get some advice on cam selection so you can match the flow characteristics of the heads. Until then, it's not really going to help you beyond a few horsepower and a different sound. --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

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