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Jun 25, 2009 | 10:26 AM

c.wathen

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tourqe cam

im going to rebuilt my 360 soon. its in my 76 f150 4x4. this truck is my mud truck. i want a cam that puts out some tourqe. any advice on a cam to pick?

Jun 25, 2009 | 02:30 PM

obey_your_master

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I have luck with a Comp XE256H in my 406 that I put in my truck. Specs are listed below. I also bought the entire "K-cam" kit and installed the timing set advanced four degrees. I get huge power between 1000-4000 rpm. Totally happy with the setup!

<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="98%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle bgColor=#eeeeee>Competition Cams Part
Number
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Application </TD><TD align=middle bgColor=#eeeeee>Power Range</TD><TD align=middle bgColor=#eeeeee>Idle
Quality/special requirements</TD><TD align=middle bgColor=#eeeeee>Valve Lift
Int/Exh
</TD><TD align=middle bgColor=#eeeeee>Duration Adv.
Int/Exh in degrees
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Int/Exh in degrees
</TD><TD align=middle bgColor=#eeeeee>Lobe
Centerline
</TD></TR><TR><TR><TR><TD align=middle>#K33-234-4
Xtreme Energy series XE256H grind
</TD><TD align=middle>352 390 406 410 427 428 FE block Fords 1963-1976 with hydraulic flat tappets
</TD><TD align=middle>1000-5200 rpm</TD><TD align=middle>Strong torque thru low and mid-range. Good economy. Mild idle
</TD><TD align=middle>487/493</TD><TD align=middle>256/268</TD><TD align=middle>212/218</TD><TD align=middle>110</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Jun 25, 2009 | 03:49 PM

JesusRocks

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how about a 390 crank and rods, that'll put out some torque. Then you combine that with a cam like that and you'll feel like your trucks on the funny gas. I mean you're rebuilding anyway. And if you care you get better mpg. So you can mud longer without refueling. LOL

Jun 25, 2009 | 04:16 PM

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The low compression of the 360 really puts a fork in power. Going to the 390 crank and rods with 360 pistons gives about a 9.5 CR.

Other stroker cranks are available too. Check anything about 360s on this forum.

Jun 25, 2009 | 08:40 PM

c.wathen

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thanx yall. i considered stroking it to 390 but it seems like everyone is doing that. i wana stay original to the 360. but thanx yall

Jun 25, 2009 | 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod

Last I checked, 360 pistons were too tall to go with 390 stuff, the pistons have to make up for the shorter stroke. ...last time I checked...

Jun 26, 2009 | 12:14 AM

85e150

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I think we worked this out a while back. With the shorter rod, the 360 piston height works, but I need to recheck that. I'll repost if I find that info. Good point though, all that stuff MUST be checked in a particular engine to make sure it fits, as blocks can be decked, heads resurfaced etc, which can make a real problem out of something that is "supposed to work" on paper.