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Engine modification
I'm looking to improve the top end of my 352 engine a little. The heads will be rebuilt with a valve job and hardened seats. I'm doing the Edelbrock 2105 intake, Holley 650 CFM 4BBL Carb w/ elect. choke, Pertronix elect. ignition with flamethrower, Hedman ceramic coated headers. My question is which cam would work well with this combination?
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From: valliant
Just don't overcam, gearing also affects what rpm range you will be running at, this may help you find that http://www.pszweb.com/car/gears.htm
For example a street truck, with 4.11 65mph is 3100 rpm but with 3.00 it's about 2200. Make sure the cam powerband fit's your rpm range.
Sounds like a stock build with intake and exhaust. Most people run an RV grind in those. Something around a 256-262 grind I would say. That is also usually the advertised duration.
As for a specific cam, depends on brand and preference. Most manufacturers will produce identical cams or at least comparible
Here's a good place to start, read the applications. Self explanatory what cam fits you
Isky
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/iskycamsford352.html
Comp
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/compcams-ford12a.html
Schneider
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/schford332.html
Crower
http://www.crower.com/misc/m_cat.shtml
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For example a street truck, with 4.11 65mph is 3100 rpm but with 3.00 it's about 2200. Make sure the cam powerband fit's your rpm range.
Sounds like a stock build with intake and exhaust. Most people run an RV grind in those. Something around a 256-262 grind I would say. That is also usually the advertised duration.
As for a specific cam, depends on brand and preference. Most manufacturers will produce identical cams or at least comparible
Here's a good place to start, read the applications. Self explanatory what cam fits you
Isky
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/iskycamsford352.html
Comp
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/compcams-ford12a.html
Schneider
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/schford332.html
Crower
http://www.crower.com/misc/m_cat.shtml
Crane basicly doesn't exist anymore
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Don't overlook the transmission. Stick shift or automatic. The recommendation for an RV type hydraulic chamshaft is a good one. Basically a fresh 352 will be a white knuckel ride at anything over 70MPH anyway. Sooo how fast ya gonna go?
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