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    7/18/2021 5:49 PM  #1

    6sally6
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    Hey Bullet Bob read what this fella recommends for installing a cam..

    Stock HO cam like your looking at.  (see F-Bird88's post about 8 down)
    Advance it 7 degrees to pick up low and mid range power!!!
    Jus try'in to hep!
    6sal6



    https://www.speed-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63753&sid=cd640bd7e0bea9f555d8c251036d09a1

    Last edited by 6sally6 (7/18/2021 5:50 PM)

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    7/18/2021 8:58 PM  #2

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    Re: Hey Bullet Bob read what this fella recommends for installing a cam..

    Thanks Mike, I prolly should consider that.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    7/22/2021 1:36 PM  #3

    MS
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    Re: Hey Bullet Bob read what this fella recommends for installing a cam..

    I have been installing the Exploder and GT cams at 4 degrees advanced.  Since I have never installed one at stock position, I have no data to compare the results.  More, the better!  Right, Sal?

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    7/22/2021 4:56 PM  #4

    6sally6
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    Re: Hey Bullet Bob read what this fella recommends for installing a cam..

    According to "alot of guys" that are suppose to be in the know.....advancing the cam timing moves the power curve lower.......in to the RPM range we can use most.
    I installed mine 6* advanced and it sure seems to work better for me. (maybe cause I WANTED it to!)

    6sal6

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    7/25/2021 8:41 AM  #5

    Nos681
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    Re: Hey Bullet Bob read what this fella recommends for installing a cam..

    MS…mine is straight up in stock 5.0L (‘92).

    Now ya tell me!

    This may help explain the benefits.

    https://www.compcams.com/cam-timing-lobe-separation-angle

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    7/25/2021 9:31 AM  #6

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    Re: Hey Bullet Bob read what this fella recommends for installing a cam..

    Stock values should have been calculated by engineers for use in a street engine.  So if your engine is for street use then stock should be good, right?

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    7/25/2021 2:21 PM  #7

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    Re: Hey Bullet Bob read what this fella recommends for installing a cam..

    Rufus68 wrote:

    Stock values should have been calculated by engineers for use in a street engine.  So if your engine is for street use then stock should be good, right?

    Those engineers had to "try" and satisfy 'go-fast-guys'(like Lt Dan!) ......'rental car guy' wanting a racy looking car for the weekend....'grandma' that a slick car salesman put the hook in....'house wife babe' whose husband pulled a slick one on...'16 year old dude or dudess' whose Dad is too "busy" to make a good decision....
    compromise is the word that comes to mind!
    I am very pleased with a snotty idling hi test guzzling 'machine' to drive to bashes and around town.
    Others prefer something more............boring!
    I grew up in the 60's when grocery getters came with 300HP in the family "barge"!  Corvettes were a "nice little sports car" but..... a 427 sideoiler with a 4 speed and 4.10:1 Deeetroit locker was considered  a fast car! (or a Hemi......or a 440)
    My Mustang really reminds me of the old 327/365HP 'Shivel-lay' Vette.........the way it acts (or axezz)
    Short answer is........define "street use"!   
    6sally6
     

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