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Old 05-24-2006, 11:58 PM
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Default Which cam to buy

I need a cam for a 302 I'm in the process of having bored .040 over I was thinking of a few different names and wanted some input before making the purchase. Here's a little info on the cams

Lunati- Duration 284/ 292, Lift .500/ .510
Ford Racing B303- Duration 284/ 284, Lift .480/ .480
Edelbrock Performer RPM- Duration 290/ 300, Lift .496/ .520
Trick Flow- Duration 275/ 279, Lift .499/ .510
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whats the rest of you combo?
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Old 05-25-2006, 12:07 AM
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302, bored .040 over. Heads machined to match. Custom 2.5" exhaust system. 1989 LX Hatch with C6 trans, hoping for shift kit. 3.73 rear end
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Old 05-25-2006, 12:41 AM
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anyone have any suggestions?
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ya why are you using a c6 on such a tame motor, a c4 will run 3-4 tenths faster. I use c6's on 800hp motors and up
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I paid $110 for a 351 C6 combo because my manager was needing to get rid of it.
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I paid $110 for a 351 C6 combo because my manager was needing to get rid of it.
351 cleveland or windsor motor?
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Windsor. Cams are suppose to be interchangeable, still want to buy a new cam, have 302 that has been machined by Midwestern Engine Rebuilders in Tulsa Oklahoma.
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