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tbear1
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posted 06-13-2003 10:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for tbear1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have a 67 Fastback with a rebuilt A-code 289. I bought a set of twisted wedge heads to install along with an edelbrock performer RPM intake manifold. I want to put in a new cam at the same time.
I have looked through the archives and the Comp Cams 270S and 280S get a lot of recommendations. I like the idea of going solid lifter, since I have never tried one before. I am looking for suggestions on which cam would be better for my combo. I am also looking for info on the idle quality of both cams. Additionally, since I will be losing some compression ratio moving to the twisted wedge heads, would either cam be a better choice.

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Glenn

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steve'66
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posted 06-14-2003 12:16 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Glenn,

The 270S is the safe recomendation. If you have the gears and want to spin it 7,000rpm then the 282S gets my vote, but your low compression isn't good for the 282s either. Sooo 270S

SteveW

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tbear1
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posted 06-14-2003 08:46 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for tbear1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah, That is the way I have been leaning. I am open to other camshaft grinds (solid or hydro) if there is experience with a similar combo.
Anyone have any other opinions or comments on the idle quality of the 270S.

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Glenn

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V8 Thumper
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posted 06-14-2003 09:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
270S idles with 'just enough' chop to let you and everyone around you know that we're not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy

I run that same camshaft, intake, and heads on my motor. It's got good street manners, makes a ton of torque down low and screams to 6500+.

Concider going with a thin MLS gasket to help out the compression issue, check out www.cometic.com. Milling the heads is an option as well.

You'll need nail down your valvetrain geometry with a pushrod length checker. You'll find that you'll need longer pushrods in the 7.300"-ish range; each brand of rocker arm will vary slightly so there's no 'rule' as to which pushrod to just go out and buy, so you will need to mock it up and determine it yourself.

Doing a piston/valve clearance check is highly recommended using the clay method. With a 270S, you're not likely to have any problems at all. With the 282S, you're likely looking at flycutting all 8 pistons. I like to do p/v checks with the head directly on the deck, no gasket. If it's good without the gasket, it's real good with it.

There's lots of good tech info included with the Trick Flow heads, including all of the above. Read it several times, make sure you understand it all completely. It sounds like a lot of work, but there's no free lunches

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tbear1
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posted 06-14-2003 10:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for tbear1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the info. I will do the search on TFS. I have the Trick Flow (Crane) roller rockers for the heads. I also bought an adjustable pushrod, to check for the proper length pushrods.

Glenn

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