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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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I have cpme across a aftermarket performance cam that came out of a 71 mustang with a 351C my uncle gave the cam to me and I want to know how to tell the size(duration) and brand it is, there are numbers printed on the cam any info or links to help me are a great help I plan to upgrade the cam in my truck but I want to see if this cam is the one I want for my truck let me know If I need to post the numbers on the cam.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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Check the major cam company websites and see if the numbers match up to their number system. If they match and lead to a ford engine application you are most of the way there.

There are usually cam grind numbers on the end of the cam.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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There is some cam grind numbers on the end of the cam but I can't read them to well they are A 1 480 there are numbers and letters inbetween the lobes also these are D4 and 120B can Any one help?
 
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