F150 StrokerCobra

maybe im leaning to use the Fcam for my engine.. 1996 explorer 5.0Ho GT40 heads

ehh questions:

is it a good daily driver cam?
hows the mileage?
hows the HP ?
hows the Torque? << important

any other things i should now?

FivePointOhh

instead of asking those questions which can be answered a million different ways, what are you looking for in the motor and maybe we can help select a cam more suitable for your build.

F150 StrokerCobra

im looking for a good torque and good Hp.. i was thinking this cam

The COMP Cams 35-349-8 but dang that cam is too complicated to install "beehive springs" expensive stuff.. trust me ive dont my research on wich cam to select.. its between the F cam and the comp cam one..

its going into a 1989 F150 2wd single cab short bed

Joel5.0

Beehive?..... install the 987-16 dual springs and you're set. If it's between those 2 cams, suggest to go with the Comp Cam.

F150 StrokerCobra

but i says i need machining on the heads to make it work:S


can you do me a big favor?

select all parts that i need for that cam and post the links or part numbers?

im realy confused about that cam..

what kind of machining does it requiere to make the valve springs work?

FivePointOhh

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...8&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=CCA-987-16

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=TFS-21400424

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=CCA-611-16

no machining required

F150 StrokerCobra

but the camquest program says that the valve springs and valve locks needs machining thats why i asked..

and they are also a footnote on summit on these parts

here is the chat i had with summit live chat yesterday

There is a foot-note for these springs??
Dean: Hmm,..let me check
jurgen henriquez: k thx
Dean: Comp does indicate that the CCA-986-16 require machining on stock heads. The only other spring they list is CCA-26986-16.
Dean: Those are "beehive" style. But same strength.
Dean: They are better for higher RPM's usage.
jurgen henriquez: and doesnt require machining or any mods to make them work?
Dean: No, they don't indicate that. It does take a different retainer, CCA-795-16.
jurgen henriquez: ok, so if i get that cam.. those beehive springs and those retainers im all set? just install and run
Dean: Well, that is what I assume. You might want to verify with Comp 800-999-0853
jurgen henriquez: k .. when im so far ill give them a call thanks

FivePointOhh

lol, i dont see those note you speak of. but the items i listed will fit right on and should have no issues.

Explosive

IMO F cam on a motor with GT40 Heads is pointless.

F150 StrokerCobra

ohh and it should work with stock pushrods right???

ahh then ok then im getting the comp cam more torqy cam for my truck and with the components thanks a bunch guys!!

wich flyweel is best to use? the engine came without one