would this cam work in my 460?

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Old 06-14-2016, 06:49 PM
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would this cam work in my 460?

i've got a built 460, bored .60 over flat top pistons have yet to get a cam, would this cam be good? or too much? or not enough? i plan on this 460 to have around 500hp after i'm done, appreciate any help! https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-k34-331-4
 
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What heads and what compression ratio?

460 cook book, ymmv with the suggested builds:

460 Horsepower Chart (revised 1/24/09) - 460 Ford Forum
 
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Stock d3ve heads, 3 angle valve job, with the flat top pistons and I might port and Polish the heads I'm looking for around 10:1 or up would like to see 10.5:1
 
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Dual pattern cams imo aren't a good choice in a big block, they favor more exhaust timing and lift.
 
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