Horse Power Estimate on this Set Up?
04-04-2013, 07:34 PM
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Horse Power Estimate on this Set Up?
Hey all,
Thanks in advance for any comments. My 68's 289 is currently being rebuilt now. I'm putting in a 650 CFM Edelbrock, Performer intake, Twisted Wedge Aluminum heads, and Tri Y headers. I'm also planning on doing a new cam, but am not 100% sure which way to go. The engine shop is a performance shop, so I was going to let the guys just choose what cam they thought was best, but I thought I'd ask here and get your all's advice.
I'm converting the car to a Shelby Tribute and am trying to get the most horsepower out of the car, yet still keep it as a daily driver. I basically am trying to WAKE it up, but not drag race it. I was hoping for the 300-350 range.
Can anyone give me a guess as to what this would give me? Also the cam that I'm needing to add to this set up?
Thanks a ton all!! Means a lot!! Been waiting 15 years to do this to this car...
Thanks in advance for any comments. My 68's 289 is currently being rebuilt now. I'm putting in a 650 CFM Edelbrock, Performer intake, Twisted Wedge Aluminum heads, and Tri Y headers. I'm also planning on doing a new cam, but am not 100% sure which way to go. The engine shop is a performance shop, so I was going to let the guys just choose what cam they thought was best, but I thought I'd ask here and get your all's advice.
I'm converting the car to a Shelby Tribute and am trying to get the most horsepower out of the car, yet still keep it as a daily driver. I basically am trying to WAKE it up, but not drag race it. I was hoping for the 300-350 range.
Can anyone give me a guess as to what this would give me? Also the cam that I'm needing to add to this set up?
Thanks a ton all!! Means a lot!! Been waiting 15 years to do this to this car...
04-07-2013, 06:28 PM
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If you haven't bought the intake already Go with the Performer RPM. Much better intake.
Depending on your budget a Custom cam set to your car will give you the best bang for your buck. Several companies offer custom cams.
If you don't want to spend the money on a custom cam and go OTS comp's extreme line gets the job done.
Depending on your budget a Custom cam set to your car will give you the best bang for your buck. Several companies offer custom cams.
If you don't want to spend the money on a custom cam and go OTS comp's extreme line gets the job done.
04-08-2013, 01:49 AM
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I agree with ToyB above in regards to the RPM intake. Bit extra / tons better! Also 2nd the CompCams Extreme cams. Give them a call with all your info and what your looking to get out of it. They will steer you to what you should have and are very helpful. Ready yourself for a wait in queue when calling however. 
I'd also suggest looking at the Thunder AVS Edelbrock carbs and the 500 for that 289 instead of the 650.
I'd also suggest looking at the Thunder AVS Edelbrock carbs and the 500 for that 289 instead of the 650.
04-08-2013, 09:37 AM
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When I talked to the CC tech, they asked generic questions and then recommended either too big or too small a cam. The best way to decide is to simulate a dyno and see what parts do what to the combination. Believe me, time spent with dyno2000 is well spent time. This one worked for me in the past.
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