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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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i was seein` if you guys could give me a goodestimate on how much power i can get with my "to be" combo...i just got a fresh 5.0 block bored .30 over, flat top pistons,stock rods and crank (bottom end balanced), AFR 185 cc heads, F-303 cam, holley systemax intake, 70mm TB, 24 lb. injectors/ MAF to match, the usual bolt ons, and shorties with off road X-pipe and flows...think thisset upwill push me over 300hp?? any other suggestions/ changes you`d make with my set up??
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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id ditch the F cam...
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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i'd add long tubes if you dont already have the shorties.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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why drop the f-cam?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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u can do better... i suggest something custom from camshaft inovations... or even just a better OTS cam....
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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the alaphabet cams are just outdated there are a lot cams out there that are better
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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i had stock heads that were chokin` my f-cam...soo i kinda wanna use what i already have and see howthe camworks at it`s full potential. maybe that`s a bad idea i don`t know[:-]
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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anyhow, you guys think it`ll make a good 300hp or so using my f-cam?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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it should or be damn close.

whats your compression at?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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i`m really not sure...



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