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Topic: cam/gears
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-24-2003 03:55 PM
   
I know gears will help make my car faster, but where? Would they help 0-60, ?-?, where would they improve acceleration, and where would the hurt it? I know they will hurt top speed. Also, where could I get some decent gears? I was thinking that mabye to make up for the loss in top speed, I could get a cam. Only problem is, I don't want to replace the entire valvetrain. I want to increase power, increase redline, and increase gas mileage. What cam would be best for that? I know lifters are a must, and mabye springs(are they hard to install?), but what else? Is there a cam I could get that will significantly improve power, but not have to get new torque converter and valve springs? My engine is relatively new (rebuilt around 4000 miles ago). Its a 289 with 4bbl intake and long tube headers. I know that combination is what makes engines best, and I dont want to just throw a bunch of parts together, I want it to be effecient. Thanks
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-24-2003 07:08 PM
Like I said on another thread, 270S or 270H.
You can get away with stock springs for a while.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-24-2003 08:16 PM
Increase power,redline, and fuel milage, sorry ,but this wont happen.
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-24-2003 09:18 PM
How hard are springs to replace, and how much do they cost? Would springs AND retainers be needed? Would I need to replace my torque converter? I didn't really want to have to do mess with the tranny. I assume you mean that timing chain, pushrods, and rockers can be re-used?[This message has been edited by streetstang67 (edited 02-24-2003).]
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D&S Induction Systems
Gearhead Posts: 118
From: Columbia Heights Mn U.S.A.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-25-2003 01:48 PM
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Fstln69
Gearhead Posts: 281
From: Westmont,il
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-25-2003 01:55 PM
hes cute------------------
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-25-2003 03:37 PM
??? 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-25-2003 03:43 PM
They're making fun of you. 
Don't take it as malicious, it's all in fun.  Speed, power, and fuel economy usually don't mix well. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-25-2003 03:44 PM
They're making fun of you.
Don't take it as malicious, it's all in fun. Speed, power, and fuel economy usually don't mix well. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-25-2003 04:30 PM
I know...I thought since I already have a 600 cfm carb, a cam would "put all 600 cfm to good use" ,whereas right now, I don't need it all. Kinda hard to explain what I'm tryin to say. And, since I already have a good setup for air/fuel to go in, and exhaust to go out, a cam would be good.?. One more thing, which would be better bang for buck, gears or cam. Sorry for dumb questions just wanting to know. Thanks
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 9095
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-25-2003 04:36 PM
I'd do the gears and trac loc 1st.Then next time you have some money do the cam.  Don't worry THEY make fun of me all the time. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 3349
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 02-25-2003 05:32 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
Don't worry THEY make fun of me all the time.
Nobody makes fun of you Ron it`s the scoop, THE SCOOP JOHN ------------------
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-27-2003 03:50 PM
What about a "summit" camshaft. Someone said that I could go with summit's in house cam pn SUM-K3600. It has about the same specs as a 268H but my stock heads have exhaust problems and the exhaust lobes on this cam are a little bigger to deal with that. And it's cheap at $83 and comes with lifters and assembly lube. They also said that this is a budget cam and a budget cam only. It's not meant to turn high rpms and it will not make insane amounts of power, but its a good increase over stock. I dont know anything about summit cams and their quality. What do you think about this? Thanks again
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 18704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-27-2003 04:04 PM
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Originally posted by streetstang67:
What about a "summit" camshaft. Someone said that I could go with summit's in house cam pn SUM-K3600. It has about the same specs as a 268H but my stock heads have exhaust problems and the exhaust lobes on this cam are a little bigger to deal with that. And it's cheap at $83 and comes with lifters and assembly lube. They also said that this is a budget cam and a budget cam only. It's not meant to turn high rpms and it will not make insane amounts of power, but its a good increase over stock. I dont know anything about summit cams and their quality. What do you think about this? Thanks again
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-27-2003 04:10 PM
lol...y not?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 9095
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-27-2003 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Hey wait I just but one of those kits in my car.  But when I do a rebuild I'm going with the 270H.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-28-2003 11:52 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Like I said on another thread, 270S or 270H.
You can get away with stock springs for a while.
How long is "a while"? What are the consequences for waiting?
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