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Oct 13, 2004 | 08:24 AM

russrobbins

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Lunati Cam

I am running a 390 ,TRW forged pistons,Comps cam 292 magnum-560/292/244,4 speed ,4.11 gear,headers and Ford original Tri Power setup.This was great 15 years ago.I'm gettin to where I just like to drive the car a little more peacefully now.I purchased a LUNATI cam .481/.490 lift,.304/.324 duration,224/232 dur @ .50,112 degree centerline and 114 lobe separation.I plan on changing lifters, cam and springs.Has anyone ever tried running this cam? What I'm trying to do is make the car a little more streetable.Does it sound like this combo will work?I'm also changing heds from C8AE-H to D2TE,both heads have CJ sized valves.

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Oct 13, 2004 | 08:55 AM

rusty70f100

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You mean it has 304/324 degrees of duration??? That's one wild cam! I'd be surprized if you can get it to idle at all.

Oct 13, 2004 | 11:09 AM

FORD352V8

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Yes, NOT the choice for a daily driver that you want to take it easy on. You already purcheased it so all I can say is HAVE FUN.

Oct 13, 2004 | 12:13 PM

rusty70f100

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Just like the water in Springfield (simpsons...)

"If it's brown drink it down. If it's black, send it back!"

I say send this one back. It will cause nothing but problems on the street unless you mistyped the duration numbers.

What compression are you running in that 390? We can recommend a much better cam than that one.

Oct 13, 2004 | 03:32 PM

russrobbins

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I'm running about 10/10.5 on the compression.The reason I bought this cam is it had a grind close to one of the cams that came from the factory for the 406 and 427.The setup I have now will run on 87 octane and never ping but it's a little radical any more for me.The duration was correct I ouoted on the new cam.

Oct 13, 2004 | 04:27 PM

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with the wide lobe seperation and wide centerline it should work good. I like to look at the @.050 duration more than the advertised. it being only 224 and 232 it should not be to radical also look at your valve overlap. for a good streetable cam you want something less than 50 degrees. how did that 292h comp cam run I am in the process of using that cam in my truck sounds good and runs good but have not taken it to the track yet. what were your times in the 1/4?? I am curious?? what did you have it in??

Oct 14, 2004 | 09:43 AM

russrobbins

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I have the 292mag in a 67 Fairlane.I never ran this car at a track just street racing.I have never been beaten in a 1/4 mile race in this car.I have turned it to 7500 rpm's and destroyed a few pushrods and 1 rocker shaft.I would say 6500 would be a better choice.It seems it still has plenty of power at 6500 and there's less chance of destroying the motor.I'd say you will be satisfied with the 292.I'm getting to the point now that winding my car to 5000 is about all the excitement I can stand.Just be sure to use hard pushrods.