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Topic: Cam suggestion for 460
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2603
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 12-17-2004 09:58 PM
   
I love a lopey sounding idle, but through my reading and learning here, I know that a lumpier cam isn't always the best choice.I think I know what I want generally, but I still don't quite have it all down as far as cams go. This is what I have now: -1973 460 block .030 over (466ci)
-Performer 460 intake
-Holley 600cfm vs carb
-everything else stock
-unknown cam
Here is what I want to do (it's in my budget I hope):
-Holley 850cfm carb - from what I've read, I want to stay with vs for an auto tranny
-Long tube headers
-Don't know if I'll bother with a different intake as I don't really plan on spinning it more than 5,500-6k rpms.
If I could find a killer deal on some better heads, I might change the plan a little, but I don't see that happening right now.
It will be going into my 68F-100 2wd short bed. It is heavy so I don't think I want to give up much torque. I see that Comp has a 270 cam for the 460. Alex and others have suggested the cam for the smallblock Ford as a great all around hot street cam. In fact, I have one sitting on my shelf right now. Is it a good choice for the 460 also? Or is there a better choice? I want to be able to send an SRT-10 home whimpering. Will I be able to with my plan, or is it back to the drawing board?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26811
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-17-2004 10:50 PM
268H will do exactly what you want.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2603
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 12-18-2004 01:10 AM
Not to question your expertise. Isn't that a step down from the 270? I know you have been there and done that, just wondering why the step down.Edumacate me.  "268H will do exactly what you want." Even spank an SRT-10 at the track? Mopar claims a 13.8 1/4 mile time. 500hp/525ftlbs. I hope my truck doesn't weigh as much though. The SRT-10 is supposed to weigh 5,000lbs. [This message has been edited by 68F100 (edited 12-18-2004).]
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svt522
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: Magnolia, Delaware
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-18-2004 08:19 AM
My 2WD Shortbed 1967 F-100 weighed 3650 with a 351C and C-6 on a certified scale.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26811
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2004 10:35 AM
Based on your plans, and goals the 268H will give you the idle, sound of a larger cam yet retain great throttle response and pull right up to the high 5k range.
Very torquy and a cylinder packer. Don't forget to use the early timing gears.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 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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richter69
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: chickasha, Oklahoma
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 12-19-2004 07:29 PM
http://www.network54.com/Forum/85220 this is the place to go for 385 ford.
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