Hi Folks, thanks for all the replies. I already contacted Will, Clay Smith, I will reach out to Schneider as well, thanks for the tip. For the moment, I was considering a 264/264 110 Clay Smith cam, but I`m open to any advice from you folks.
Also, I believe some clarifications are in order. When I said I don`t plan to race it, I meant I don`t plan to take it on a racing track
. However, this is a project that I started 2 years ago, the car is now in great running condition, but I`m not going to stop here. I plan to modify it over time with a focus on driveability and performance. This may include headers and dual exhaust (next year), either a T5 or C4 upgrade (next year), etc. I want to be able to safely drive it like a normal car, and being able to safely pass other cars in traffic, especially in hilly roads (most of my country is like that). I chose the Alum head over the stock one, due to the limitations of the log intake manifold (primary objective) as well as a future upgrade platform (who knows what happens in the future
).
To your specific questions:
@65fback -
The falcon six handbook has some advice, and the classic inlines site still has a lot of information based on application. I think that's a good place to start.
I already have the book, I thought about checking with others for their first hand experience and advice. Thanks for the tip!
@chad -
I'd assume ur stayin w/that transmis?
Make sure to take that into consideration as U view the different cam specs.
On the other hand ( I C you're off shore) if state side a C4 would be a good
upgrade and I think they might benifit from a different cam? It's the least
parasitic of the autos (robs least power frm engine).
I don't follow the 200s as much but bet there's a C4 bell for that motor…
and there's a h u g e after mrkt 4 upgrade mods (inc 4 'trucks' like mine).
What IS "crusing" in Romania., anyhow?
I have no idea (stop'n go/city?, two lane'n twisty?, Hilly?, two lane flat?, autoban? U have a mix of all these? w/accent on which?).
I have some serious documentation on improv ing performance in a C3, and my plan was to do a C4 upgrade, b now I`m thinking about converting it to a T5. There are several threads on the topic, as well as a great piece in Mustang Monthly if I`m not mistaking. It will be next year however, I don`t want to run into a spending binge with this project, you all know how it is
To your second point, that`s a very good question. Cruising in Romania is 1 by 1 lane, mostly in hilly conditions, where you have to pass slow traffic such as trucks. Actually it can be pretty epic
, if anyone of you guys feels like visiting Romania, please contact me, I`d love to give you a tour.
http://romaniatourism.com/scenic-drives-romania.html
City traffic is not so bad, and I`m anyways going to avoid jams and too much stop and go.
@JackFish
I'm running a 264/274/112 with a ported head motor and a slushy C4.
It really likes to pull after 3000rpm and doesn't like to putter around.
Only have a 1bbl carb and stock exhaust manifold. So it poops out after 4000rpm in high gear.
But I wanted a cam that would pull strong on the highway from 60 - 80+ mph, so this does that.
With a real intake and headers this cam would rock.
Thanks for sharing your experience and feedback. That`s exactly one of the aspects I am trying to fix, I got no torque in the 60-80 range for passing other vehicles!
@wsa111
The CI head has a good exhaust flow. I would go with a single pattern cam in the 262-264 area. If the duration @ .050"is close to 214 degrees i would go with a 112 L/C & advance the cam 4 degrees. Be careful here cause some grinders grind them straight up & some already have the advance incorporated.
The valve spring pressure needed by the cam gives you a good indication of its rate of lift. Go for a cam that requires at least 90+ seat tension. Doing that gives the advertised duration short, but will open the valve at a faster rate.
The Comp 260 is an ancient grind & in my opinion do not pick that one.
Clay Smith, Schneider & Comp cams have some decent profiles.
Once you have a choice post it first & us forum readers will guide you from there.
Schneider has some great grinds & you will probably speak with Jerry rather than the average phone monkey.
Thanks for the on-point recommendations, will consider and reach out to Schneider!
