Which cam for my rebuild?
I feel like this got out of hand...
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08-28-2014, 12:33 AM
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No C4 was ever put behind any big block. Unless an adapter plate or custom aftermarket bellhousing was used, it is impossible to do so as the C4 only came in the small block and small 6 patterns.
Not to mention that your truck is an f-250, so ford would never have used the c4 anyway....
Not to mention that your truck is an f-250, so ford would never have used the c4 anyway....
#20
08-28-2014, 12:35 AM
There's a reason Comp Cams has the highest lobe failure rate... 
I'd recommend a cam from Crower. Made in USA. 
Just don't be stunned by the first results you see on the page that are $400 custom cams. Scroll down a bit and you'll see the realistically priced ones. I bought a Crower cam, springs, lifters, and roller rockers. Good stuff.
I'd recommend a cam from Crower. Made in USA. Just don't be stunned by the first results you see on the page that are $400 custom cams. Scroll down a bit and you'll see the realistically priced ones. I bought a Crower cam, springs, lifters, and roller rockers. Good stuff.
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So I looked at another resource that only shows c6 available. I guess I have a c6. It seems like a decent tranny.
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There's a reason Comp Cams has the highest lobe failure rate... I'd recommend a cam from Crower. Made in USA. Just don't be stunned by the first results you see on the page that are $400 custom cams. Scroll down a bit and you'll see the realistically priced ones. I bought a Crower cam, springs, lifters, and roller rockers. Good stuff.
I'd recommend a cam from Crower. Made in USA. Just don't be stunned by the first results you see on the page that are $400 custom cams. Scroll down a bit and you'll see the realistically priced ones. I bought a Crower cam, springs, lifters, and roller rockers. Good stuff.
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08-28-2014, 01:29 AM
". For instance my engine is a 360, not a 390. Another brow raiser is that I will significantly raise the compression ratio (10:1 flat tops) by decking the block and/or shaving the head"
Not sure this is the way to paradise. The piston sits over .100 down the hole. Decking and head shaving lead to pushrod issues, so count that in. Plus, if you take too much off the deck you weaken it and you may have head gasket problems or worse.
You will not find this as a solution to the low compression of the 360 in the FE forum. If this worked, it would be common.
Not sure this is the way to paradise. The piston sits over .100 down the hole. Decking and head shaving lead to pushrod issues, so count that in. Plus, if you take too much off the deck you weaken it and you may have head gasket problems or worse.
You will not find this as a solution to the low compression of the 360 in the FE forum. If this worked, it would be common.
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08-29-2014, 02:24 AM
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". For instance my engine is a 360, not a 390. Another brow raiser is that I will significantly raise the compression ratio (10:1 flat tops) by decking the block and/or shaving the head"
Not sure this is the way to paradise. The piston sits over .100 down the hole. Decking and head shaving lead to pushrod issues, so count that in. Plus, if you take too much off the deck you weaken it and you may have head gasket problems or worse.
You will not find this as a solution to the low compression of the 360 in the FE forum. If this worked, it would be common.
Not sure this is the way to paradise. The piston sits over .100 down the hole. Decking and head shaving lead to pushrod issues, so count that in. Plus, if you take too much off the deck you weaken it and you may have head gasket problems or worse.
You will not find this as a solution to the low compression of the 360 in the FE forum. If this worked, it would be common.
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08-29-2014, 03:09 AM
Since you won't listen to me....
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum: Compression Ratio Sanity Check
Actual figures here:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182...tory+FE+block-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...d-milling.html
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum: Compression Ratio Sanity Check
Actual figures here:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182...tory+FE+block-
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...d-milling.html