I have just picked up a 390 truck engine, currently at machine shop. Going to get it rebored and put the 390 car pistons in it with 1.76 compression height. Probably going to put Edlebrock intake. Keep stock heads. Wondering what pistons to use as well as camshaft to use. I will be using this truck mostly to drive from acreage to town about 14 miles. Possible haul boat 1 or2 times a year. It is a 67 f250 CC. 4/11 gears with a 4 speed. Planning on a lift with 35-37 inch tires. Shooting for 9.5 CR, would like it to rattle a bit.

 

Many minds at work:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...the-390-a.html

All cam all the time:

Camshaft and Lifters Guide for Ford FE Engines

 

So I think iv made a decision, decided on the Crowe 16903, Power beast, think it will be best for my situation and still give me a bit of chop. Anyone think this is a poor choice.

 

Should be a good cam. All of my friends run it in there trucks and all of them run good. I am putting it in the 390 I am building for my truck.

 

crower 16903 is almost identical to my Lunati 62001 , great TQ cam . my idle has a little chop , but pretty smooth . If crower has something similar to the Lunati 62002 that would give you more idle chop and a little more HP . opps forgot they redid the part numbers. here's info
Brand: Lunati
Manufacturer's Part Number: 10330702
Part Type: Camshafts
Product Line: Lunati Voodoo Camshafts
Summit Racing Part Number: LUN-10330702


UPC: 090127690741
Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,300-5,500
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 219
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 227
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 219 int./227 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 262
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 268
Advertised Duration: 262 int./268 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.540 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.552 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.540 int./0.552 exh.
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Computer-Controlled Compatible: No
Valve Springs Required: Yes
Quantity: Sold individually.
In-Store Pickup: Choose In-store pick-up (OH, GA, NV) on our web site.

Unless you're a witch doctor, choosing the correct cam can be a nightmare. These Voodoo cams from Lunati are the answer! The gurus at Lunati have taken cam design to another dimension with profiles never before utilized in cams. Only the world's best profiles are included in this line, making cam selection an easy choice. Voodoo incorporates 30 years of cam design experience with more recent developments in profiles, geometry, and tolerances to deliver some of the most aggressive ramp profiles ever used in cams. Asymmetrical lobe designs with slower closing sides set the valve down easy to reduce noise and premature failure of the valvetrain. These cams deliver more "area under the curve," meaning more throttle response, quicker acceleration, more vacuum, and better efficiency, combined with maximum horsepower and torque.