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Topic: Intake & Cam choice
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2BAD6568s
Journeyman Posts: 25
From: South Point, Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-27-2002 09:26 PM
   
I am in the middle of building a 68 mustang coupe. It is going to be a daily driver that I will take to the Track every Once in a while to whip a few chevys. It has a 289 that I am totally rebuilding. I am aiming for about 325 horsepower and about 9.5/1 compression. I was wondering what your suggestions would be for an intake and cam setup. I already have 1.6 roller rockers and a pete Jackson gear drive.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3653
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-27-2002 09:56 PM
OK,I'll go first, a Comp 270S. 
SteveW
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3653
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-27-2002 10:08 PM
Oh,And don't forget a Edelbrock RPM air gap intake, AND...I almost forgot, WELCOME TO M&M!! Post often and be well. SteveW
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1994
From: huh?? what? who? ME!?!?!?!
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-27-2002 11:36 PM
Welcome to M&M  ------------------
member #773
'69 mustang, 351C, 9.97 @ 133 mph 1/4, 6.27 @ 108 1/8, 1.344 60'
'70 mustang, flintstone power
'93 F150 Lightning http://www.geocities.com/slariviere/KidV.html [This message has been edited by kid vishus (edited 02-27-2002).]
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1trickpony
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: Escondido, Ca
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 02-27-2002 11:45 PM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
Oh,And don't forget a Edelbrock RPM air gap intake, AND...I almost forgot, WELCOME TO M&M!! Post often and be well. SteveW
hmm, I have been thinking about updating my old Edelbrock performer for a Performer RPM. What is this "air gap" thing you are talkin about. I understand what air gap is as far as exhaust tubing goes but what exactly does it mean on an intake? I looked on Edelbrocks site and could not find any references to it.
Please forgive my ignorance. Dave ------------------
1969 "S" code Mach1
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3653
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-28-2002 12:06 AM
Dave,The "air gap" has an air gap between the base of the rpm imtake and the runners. Should allow for cooler incoming air/fuel charge to the cylinders. It may be marketing hype, but it sounds good.  SteveW
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MDF99
Journeyman Posts: 45
From: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-28-2002 12:32 AM
Those intakes look good too. Welcome, always good to see an Ohio gearhead!! Colder than %$&##@* up here these days, just about too cold to work on the car, I just go up to the barn all bundled up, shiver and look at it ...HA!Matt
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1trickpony
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: Escondido, Ca
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 02-28-2002 12:50 AM
Thanks Steve, Sounds like it is the same principal as air gap exhaust tubing used on some imports instead of the "tack-welded on tin" heat shields. In theory it sounds like it may make a difference, probably one of those that the engine notices more than the driver. Dave ------------------
1969 "S" code Mach1
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-28-2002 02:18 AM
Welcome to M&M !Correct choices guys.
You see I have them all trained very well. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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Part time secret agent license #0089
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TorinoVT
Journeyman Posts: 1
From: Blacksburg, VA -USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-28-2002 12:05 PM
Well I had the same thing happen to me. What I did was take a hammer and pound through all the studs (leave ONE in at the top with a nut on it so the whole thing doesnt fall on your face!) with all the studs pounded through all I had to do was give it a tap with a lead shot hammer and it popped loose easily. Oh, you'll want to thread an old nut on each stud so you dont bugger up the thread.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-28-2002 01:47 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
You see I have them all trained very well.
Woof-woof
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-28-2002 02:11 PM
Hey that was your 302 nd post. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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stretracer19
Journeyman Posts: 38
From: bowling green kentucky
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-28-2002 02:13 PM
just here to say welcome
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2BAD6568s
Journeyman Posts: 25
From: South Point, Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-28-2002 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
OK,I'll go first, a Comp 270S.
SteveW
do you have one of these in a car. does it idle and have a great sounding lope?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3653
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-28-2002 05:36 PM
Actually,I have a 282s in a car that sounds and runs great! But you only want 325h.p. and ours is too strong for your requirements. We put a 270s in a freind's car and it has a little lope to it and good power throughout the power curve. Alex has been recomending it for years, so that's where the "training" comment came from. Ruff Ruff SteveW
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2BAD6568s
Journeyman Posts: 25
From: South Point, Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-28-2002 05:50 PM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
Actually,I have a 282s in a car that sounds and runs great! But you only want 325h.p. and ours is too strong for your requirements. We put a 270s in a freind's car and it has a little lope to it and good power throughout the power curve. Alex has been recomending it for years, so that's where the "training" comment came from. Ruff Ruff SteveW
how much horsepower and lope does the 282s give you.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-28-2002 06:15 PM
282S requires good heads and higher compression. Big intake and carb too!
270S is a great unit. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3653
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-28-2002 08:29 PM
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Originally posted by 2BAD6568s:
how much horsepower and lope does the 282s give you.
If you're gonna run 9.5-1 compression and a 289, then stick to the 270s Comp Cam! You'll be glad you did and should reach your h.p. goal. If you want to better the 400 mark then stroke it, or go with a 351w and use good heads with a 282s like we did. You'll be happy with the 270s or even the 270h if you really have to have hydraulic lifters. Good luck, SteveW
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chips67
Gearhead Posts: 537
From: louisville, ky, usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-01-2002 12:04 AM
HEY MOE!! i want closer to 400hp at the flywheel, natural of course. can i get it with less than 6500 rpms (stock short block) and my current heads by going with a particular comp grind?? mm&ff says they did with a 282 xe cam....but are they liars? what cam you guys say go with for max power, all in by 6500, and idle under 1000 rpms....??? and i'd like fries with that.------------------
67 coupe, 650dp and rpm intake on 5.0 with afr 165 heads, 4 speed, 4.11's.....best so far is [email protected] in 1/8 mile with 1.79 60ft. time.
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the last dive
Journeyman Posts: 36
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Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-01-2002 04:25 AM
if a 282s requires good heads higher comp bigger intake and carb what does a 294s req??
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-01-2002 09:49 AM
Tunnelram!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2002 11:10 AM
Bigger and better yet. The 294 is more of a race cam and really should not be on the street in a daily driver at all. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
US Class Nationals link
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