mallory

ok...most heads say .550 max lift...but edelbrock heads say .575 max lift...now does that mean bigger cam or what exactly....and if i were going to run edelbrock heads which cam would you all recommend to go with them...my buget is tight so no costum grind cams...i want a good fast car...but all on a budget...already got everything else just need heads and cam any help would be greatly apprecited...thanks

fordguy17

what is the rest of your combo?

those lift ratings are a representation of how much cam the spings can handle....

95whitecobra

If the car is going to be a DD, I'd keep lift to no more than .520 with my cam selection, which is well within the range of the springs in the heads.

88BlueGT

You really wouldnt have to go with a custom grind cam anyway. If your setup isnt too radical than you pretty much can always find a cam that will suite your needs. Try looking into Comp Cams and Crane Cams. They have MANY cams to choose from that will fit your needs.

I3atR!ce

it really all depends on what you wanna do with the car: street rod, track car, daily driver.... the lift numbers on the head represent how much lift the springs can take. if you have any type of emissions laws to pass your best to stay under .5 lift. but basically the springs on the eddie heads can handle most of the stuff that is thrown at them.

mallory

thanks for explaining what lift on heads mean....thanks.....i am running a stock bottom end of a 89 302.....my car will mostly be a weekend worrier...the car will be for hot roddin around town and at the track....not really to go to work or anything like that...and no i do not have to pass emissions.... so would you say...some edelbrock heads and a cam that has been undetermined as of yet...thanks and any help is greatly appreciated...

vfast

looks at a used set of alum heads..you can even find some already gasket matched....your cam will be base on other mods,gearing ,etc....your can need to match the rpm range of the heads,intake,etc with gears also in it as well...just remember smaller is better

mallory

thanks alot guys for all your help....i appreciate everything you all said...and i will help me greatly...thank you once again...