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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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What Cam?

Hey Guys, new member, but I've been snooping around the forums since this past may.
I have a '65 Ford F100 short bed with a 352 and this winter I plan on Refreshing its soul.
One of many questions I have is the engine.
A Holley 600 4150 double pumper, Edelbrock Performer 390, electronic ignition etc are in line to go on, and headers are already installed.
My question is, what cam(s) would you guys suggest?
The truck has a c6 in it currently, but I plan on putting the 3.03 with floor shift back in this winter..whole other set of questions on that later.

Any input is appreciated, thanks!
 
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Camshafts are about like shoes. Many choices and it depends on what you are doing. Just in the Lunati brand alone there are a whole BUNCH of choices.

Cams, Ford 352 - 428 (1963 - 1976) - Lunati Power
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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I've been kinda keen on the Lunati bracket master 292, or possibly a Compcam xtreme energy something or other.
I guess more or less what I'm asking it other input from expierence etc.
Id love too get a nice mean idle and best match too the other bolt-ons without over camming it, and I'm not sure where that line exists.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Fellenz
I've been kinda keen on the Lunati bracket master 292, or possibly a Compcam xtreme energy something or other. I guess more or less what I'm asking it other input from expierence etc. Id love too get a nice mean idle and best match too the other bolt-ons without over camming it, and I'm not sure where that line exists.
What is the intended use just a street cruiser? Power brakes? Are you going to make sure you clearance the valve guides for a higher lift? What compression ratio you shooting for? I would run this one 10330702LK

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