quote:Originally posted by MustangJP:
Will be putting together a 2V headed engine soon and need to make a decision on a camshaft. I've read George's post on engine guidance and I do like the Crane and Crower 284 hydraulic profiles. I'm also looking at the Comp Cams 282s solid cam as well. Would appreciate anybody's input from their experiences.
Engine will be used in a 67 Mustang that is a combination street and road track car with occasional trips down the 1/4 mile. About 2900 pounds with driver. Rear gears undecided, but probably 3.30 or 3.55 ratio. C-4 auto trans for now with a 5 speed in the future.
Planning:
6500 red line
9.5:1 to 10:1 compression
Forged Speed pro pistons +.030
stock crank and rods
2V open chamber heads, fully ported w/ 4V valves
Thanks....JP
I have a CompsCam 282S in my Pantera, with Austrialian quench chamber heads. I can't tell you how it would work in a Mustang, but have 9 years now with that engine in the Pantera.
The intake is a Weiand Xcelerator. This is a completely different formula of Cleveland from any of the other 5 engine formulas I've had before. It revs happily to the 6500 rev limiting chip in the MSD box - the others just ran out of air at 5500. This would keep pulling if the chip were not in place.
It's hard to tell if it is low on low-end grunt, or if the high end rush is so strong that it makes the low end feel weak. It really does come on strong from 4000 rpm and up