280/280/108 hydraulic cam - still available anywhere?

62Ranchero200

62Ranchero200

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Greetings Ford Six Fans:

In summary, I have a '62 Ranchero with a 250 and aluminum head. I'm currently running the 274/274/108 cam and I want more mid-range torque and mid-to-high RPM HP. I just swapped my C-4 for a T-5 so I think that will allow me to run a longer duration cam profile without serious idle quality issues, and I think a long duration cam would complement the T-5 and the upcoming 3.80 Traction Loc very nicely.

Classic Inlines offered a 280/280/108 hydraulic cam. This is still visible on the Vintage Inlines CI archive site, but not listed for sale by Vintage Inlines. I e-mailed Vintage Inlines in case the cam is available by special order, but if not, could it be ordered from Clay Smith?

Since I now have the T-5 and a friend is building the 3.80 Traction Loc, I was hoping to warm up the 250 a bit more by milling the head for higher compression, and installing a higher lift, longer duration cam. I don't want to go solid lifter at this time because I don't want to have to keep pulling the valve cover to adjust lifters.

Thanks,

Bob the Builder
 
62Ranchero200":b8pdmcge said:
Greetings Ford Six Fans:

In summary, I have a '62 Ranchero with a 250 and aluminum head. I'm currently running the 274/274/108 cam and I want more mid-range torque and mid-to-high RPM HP. I just swapped my C-4 for a T-5 so I think that will allow me to run a longer duration cam profile without serious idle quality issues, and I think a long duration cam would complement the T-5 and the upcoming 3.80 Traction Loc very nicely.

Classic Inlines offered a 280/280/108 hydraulic cam. This is still visible on the Vintage Inlines CI archive site, but not listed for sale by Vintage Inlines. I e-mailed Vintage Inlines in case the cam is available by special order, but if not, could it be ordered from Clay Smith?

Since I now have the T-5 and a friend is building the 3.80 Traction Loc, I was hoping to warm up the 250 a bit more by milling the head for higher compression, and installing a higher lift, longer duration cam. I don't want to go solid lifter at this time because I don't want to have to keep pulling the valve cover to adjust lifters.

Thanks,



Bob the Builder
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It may not be the same cam, but Schneider will grind whatever you want, for the same price as an "off the shelf" cam...
 
I would call Jerry at Schneider & he can custom tailor a camshaft for your expectations.
To accomplish this you may need to go solid lifters. Faster rate of lift & shorter duration to boost your midrange, but still enhance your top end.
 
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