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sniper626 · 02-13-2007, 11:00 AM

I am trying to decide on a cam for my project I am doing. It's going to have an almost stock 302. Intake and headers are the main difference. Just trying to decide on what came to put in. What range of RPM etc. New to this whole cam thing so figured I would post a question here. The vehicle will be a daily driver but will also be used for some mild 4x4.

Mpossum · 02-13-2007, 11:30 AM

I ran a Melling MTF-5 cam in my mostly stock 302. It's a great towing/RV/torque cam. It's the same grind many manufactures sell as a RV cam, FRP, Summit, Melling, Edelbrock.

VerticalTRX · 02-13-2007, 11:33 AM

I'm running a Comp Extreme 4x4 cam, the lowest range one they have (I think its idle-5000). It pulls great from 500 to 5000rpms.

shadetree6969 · 02-13-2007, 11:43 AM

X2 on the 4X4 Extreme cam. I had them grind me one for my 400 (262/270). It has alot more usable power then th 270 magnum cam that I started with.

sniper626 · 02-13-2007, 01:14 PM

Thanks guys for the replies. It sends me in the right direction. I' ll maybe source up some sort of RV cam maybe and give it a whirl. If it doesnt work like I want I'll try something else. Will give me something to do on rainy days.

AERONUTT · 02-13-2007, 03:52 PM

For your mission profile, any cam marketed for RV or 4x4 application would work just fine. We could argue fine points all day, but for what you are using it for the subtle differences between the different offerings just won't matter. With that said, I've had good luck with the cheep Summit store brand cams. I've never used a name brand cam so I can't give a good opinion one way or the other.

broncojohn · 02-14-2007, 02:35 AM

I ran a cam I had INSKI grind to the specs of the old Ford 260. You couldn't stop the engine at idle, but it would fall on its face at 4500.

superlite · 02-15-2007, 05:22 PM

ya might want to pick up a engine dyno program to play with it'll give ya a good idea what your looking at for hp&tq at different rpms just my .02..

Toolmaker · 02-22-2007, 05:17 PM

I guy told me once to, pick the cam you want then go to sizes smaller . and its good advise ,

Better to have one run off a little short than have one with to high of a rpm range. just my 2 cents

Old Scout · 02-22-2007, 05:33 PM

You haven't given us enough info to give you good advice!

Just look at the post count of all the noobs that seem to have a crystal ball and spew "tech" that is a perfect fit to your application!

We need the following info:
the weight of your rig
Stick or auto
diffs gear ratio
tire size

02-13-2007, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
sniper626 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69442 Posts: 16	Good 4x4 cam I am trying to decide on a cam for my project I am doing. It's going to have an almost stock 302. Intake and headers are the main difference. Just trying to decide on what came to put in. What range of RPM etc. New to this whole cam thing so figured I would post a question here. The vehicle will be a daily driver but will also be used for some mild 4x4.

02-13-2007, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
VerticalTRX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 48716 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	I'm running a Comp Extreme 4x4 cam, the lowest range one they have (I think its idle-5000). It pulls great from 500 to 5000rpms. __________________ Kickin' it old school: '79 Ford, Q78 TSLs and a Q-jet

02-14-2007, 02:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
broncojohn Tronchaser Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36490 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 173	I ran a cam I had INSKI grind to the specs of the old Ford 260. You couldn't stop the engine at idle, but it would fall on its face at 4500. __________________ www.sharetrails.org

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Old Scout IH/Rover Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 17 Location: Aptos,Ca Posts: 13,401	You haven't given us enough info to give you good advice! Just look at the post count of all the noobs that seem to have a crystal ball and spew "tech" that is a perfect fit to your application! We need the following info: the weight of your rig Stick or auto diffs gear ratio tire size __________________ I like beer. On occasion, I will even drink beer to celebrate a major event such as the fall of communism or the fact that the refrigerator is still working." BUY MY BOAT http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/misc-...e-history.html

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02-13-2007, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mpossum Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 39369 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 147	I ran a Melling MTF-5 cam in my mostly stock 302. It's a great towing/RV/torque cam. It's the same grind many manufactures sell as a RV cam, FRP, Summit, Melling, Edelbrock.

02-13-2007, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
shadetree6969 Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32538 Location: Tennessee Posts: 352	X2 on the 4X4 Extreme cam. I had them grind me one for my 400 (262/270). It has alot more usable power then th 270 magnum cam that I started with.

02-13-2007, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
sniper626 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69442 Posts: 16	Thanks guys for the replies. It sends me in the right direction. I' ll maybe source up some sort of RV cam maybe and give it a whirl. If it doesnt work like I want I'll try something else. Will give me something to do on rainy days.

02-13-2007, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
AERONUTT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64817 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 612	For your mission profile, any cam marketed for RV or 4x4 application would work just fine. We could argue fine points all day, but for what you are using it for the subtle differences between the different offerings just won't matter. With that said, I've had good luck with the cheep Summit store brand cams. I've never used a name brand cam so I can't give a good opinion one way or the other.

02-15-2007, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
superlite Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83422 Location: la Posts: 17	ya might want to pick up a engine dyno program to play with it'll give ya a good idea what your looking at for hp&tq at different rpms just my .02..

02-22-2007, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Toolmaker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 83061 Location: NE , Indiana Posts: 273	I guy told me once to, pick the cam you want then go to sizes smaller . and its good advise , Better to have one run off a little short than have one with to high of a rpm range. just my 2 cents