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Cam thoughts?

Perusing the internet I came across this particular grind camshaft listed as a blower cam.  http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CCA%2D35%2D306%2D8&view=1&N=700+

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Cam Style:    Hydraulic roller tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range:    2,000-6,000
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift:    224
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift:    230
Duration at 050 inch Lift:    224 int./230 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration:    284
Advertised Exhaust Duration:    290
Advertised Duration:    284 int./290 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:    0.533 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:    0.544 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:    0.533 int./0.544 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees):    114
Intake Valve Lash:    0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash:    0.000 in.
Computer Controlled Compatible:    No
Grind Number:    FW 284H-R14


As far as the computer controlled compatibility I'll call BS right off the bat. 

My questions come about from looking at some other parameters of the specs......

The High lift and Long duration would indicate an operating range a bit higher than the listed 2000-6000 RPM's.  The wide LSA would counter this some and bring it down a little (less overlap = better idle, more vacuum, lower operating range, broader torque curve with less peak torque but wider range).


Anyway, here's the questions:  Seems this would be a decent N/A cam as well as a blower cam for aftermarket heads that flow well.  What do y'all think?

Also,  PTV clearance with TFS TW's and flat tops?
I'm curious how this sucker stacks up against my TFS stage 1.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

 

Cam thoughts?

Reply #1
I run a CompCam XE266, very simular to the one you are looking at. Mine has lobe sep of 112. I love this cam, very happy. I have no problems with PTV.

Jason
88 TC with 93 GT 5.0 (.030 over), XE266HR Compcam, SVO 1.6 Roller Rockers, BBK underdrives, BBK 1 5/8" headers, 2 1/2" exhuast with Americian Thunder Flowmaster lers. Tremec 5 speed and 3.73's and alot of other goodies to list.....

Cam thoughts?

Reply #2
I Think this is your TF Stage 1 cam ;)

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TFS%2D51402000&autoview=sku
Cam Style: Hydraulic roller tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,000-5,500
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 221
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 225
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 221 int./225 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 275
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 279
Advertised Duration: 275 int./279 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.499 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.510 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.499 int./0.510 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 112
Intake Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Computer Controlled Compatible: No
Grind Number: HR-224/339-2S-12
Quantity: Sold individually.

Camshaft, Track Max, Hydraulic Roller Tappet, Advertised Duration 275/279,Lift .499/.510,Ford,Small Block,Each


Looks like that cam has a bit more than the Stage 1. Should work ok with the MA computer. You'de need a 2,800 stall converter, but you have that already;) It has about the same lift as my cam, but abviously more durration. I know that my cam is really viscious when it hits about 3,000 rpms:evilgrin:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Cam thoughts?

Reply #3
Seems like a pretty big cam for the street - the 114 LS will mitigate that somewhat though. It has essentially the same overlap as the cam you are running so I guess it won't be too much of a change there. I run the XE270HR-12 (218/224/112 0.544/0.544) and I think it's at the limit of streetability, but that's me.
11.96 @ 118 MPH old 306 KB; 428W coming soon.

Cam thoughts?

Reply #4
"Computer Controlled Compatible: No "??
 What does that really mean?
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Cam thoughts?

Reply #5
I got a e303 cam for a auto 5.0 with a supercharger what cam would be nice for my only car my DD?

Also for the most part how do you like your trickflow stage 1?
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1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:


Cam thoughts?

Reply #6
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It has essentially the same overlap as the cam you are running so I guess it won't be too much of a change there.


That's where my question arises.....Seems like pek HP SHOULD occur at about the same RPM.  The torque curve though....looks like it would be a bit broader, but would it be a sacrifice of peak torque?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!