Clifford Performance Cam Warning
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
Yup, the Mr. Gasket #260 is what I'd recommend. Used FelPro and Clifford and the 260 is by far the best. The only tough part is to find a place on the internet that doesn't charge more to ship it than the gasket costs.
I was very pleased with it though.
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,182
Likes: 380
From: Near Los Angeles
I believe the main gripe I hear regarding C.P. is that his tech support sucks. Although Larry, the guy who runs the show, once worked for the legendary Jack Clifford, (capacity unknown) he certainly is neither a mechanic nor Aero Space engineer as Jack was.
I guess my advise would be to do your own research, or ask a qualified mechanic, not Clifford Performance.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,994
Likes: 3
From: Morgan Hill, CA
Exhaust gasket
I'm not sure if you guys are still keeping up on this thread. I'm new to the site but not new to Ford 6's.
On your exhaust gaskets....there is only one way to go. Get a Remflex graphite gasket. I have a 66 Mustang with a 200-6 and Clifford headers. All of the Mr. Gasket and any other brand of header gaskets that I could find would burn out after a couple thousand miles. The Remlfex has been in there for 5 years now without any issues!
I'm in the restoration stages on a 1952 Ford F2 & I'm thinking of dropping a 300-6 and a more modern trans into this thing.
Dan
On your exhaust gaskets....there is only one way to go. Get a Remflex graphite gasket. I have a 66 Mustang with a 200-6 and Clifford headers. All of the Mr. Gasket and any other brand of header gaskets that I could find would burn out after a couple thousand miles. The Remlfex has been in there for 5 years now without any issues!
I'm in the restoration stages on a 1952 Ford F2 & I'm thinking of dropping a 300-6 and a more modern trans into this thing.
Dan
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,994
Likes: 3
From: Morgan Hill, CA
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,182
Likes: 380
From: Near Los Angeles
Neither did I. Maybe us inline guys have been shouting loud enough for other companies to listen. I just posted a thread to let everyone know. Hopefully other co's will follow suit.
Imagine...Summit with hp kits, forged pistons and cranks, trick heads....
Imagine...Summit with hp kits, forged pistons and cranks, trick heads....
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
I certainly hope so. I think as more and more work trucks are being "upgraded", the 300s are going to enthusiasts who want to build them up and do something with them.
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,182
Likes: 380
From: Near Los Angeles
Tuned
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 386
Likes: 3
From: Whitmore lake Mi
Speaking of gaskets has anyone heard of this company...
Gasket Works
I sent an email to see if they do the 300/4.9l... the pdf on the web site says so.
Jim
Gasket Works
I sent an email to see if they do the 300/4.9l... the pdf on the web site says so.
Jim
New User
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
there parts are great. and are built very strong
i have ordered there cam shaft and double carb kit and i have not had a problem at all. and all my friends have ordered the same thing and it has ran great with no problems. it increased my torch and horse power massively and i love it.
New User
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
there parts work perfectly they actually upgraded everything on there site. i have not had a problem yet. i love clifford performances parts
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,182
Likes: 380
From: Near Los Angeles
I'm happy their parts worked well for you. However, I began this thread b/c there had been several reports, from multiple forum members, that the Clifford cams were bad and shredded bearings like a cheese grater. That is why I began this thread. Maybe Cliff has the issues resolved. I don't know. But for my money, I will go where I know 200% that the parts will last 100k miles and more.