I need help in getting the right cam for my 390 rebuild, So many choices I don't know what might be best. Here's the info on the truck it's going in. 1972 F-250 4WD, C6 Auto, 3.54 Gears, 295-75-16 Nitto Terra Grappler (33.5" Tall). Currently has a stock 360.
I have a 1968 Thunderbird 390/315 HP I'm going to rebuild to go in the truck, The motor had been stored on a local horse farm since 1977, still had the aluminum ID tag under the coil mounting bracket, after tracking down the tag numbers it is a 68 T-bird Z code motor, 10.5 compression. When tearing it down all the bearings had ford logo and date 11/67 on the back side so I know the bearing have never been changed. Enough of the background.
I'm going back with 10 or 10.5 CR pistons, rebuild stock heads. I have a Eldelbrock Street Performer 390 Intake, New Holley 4160 series 600 cfm Carburetor, New Headers for when 390 is put in.
The truck is used only for a toy, it will never haul or pull anything, I want it to sound good and have a little jump when I hit the gas, I have looked at the Comp Cam Extreme Energy Cam (262/270 513/520) and the Crane Cam Energizer 272 H10 (272/272 533/533), These are just starting points, any and all suggestions would be appreciated.

Here is a picture of me and my truck it's going in. Just finished a two year restoration, it's crazy but the engine ran perfect two years ago when I started restoration but lost compression on # 8 cylinder when I started back driving it, so instead of rebuilding the 360 I'm going for a little more powerful 390

 

nice looking truck tpdaniels,
dropping the CR to 9.5:1 -10:1 is a wise choice with the gasoline available to us these days .
as for cams i like Lunati (usa made) check out the 62002 and 62003

 

VERY VERY nice, I'd need a step ladder to get in the cab! I'll hopefully be starting mine in the next couple weeks. Very similar, 416, all stock with exception of cam, Crane 343901. I'll have the same compression ratio,etc. I hope to gain some "bottom end" for towing a travel trailer. I know that Crane grind is an older profile, I'm sure there are better ones available. Good Luck, keep us posted!