Mechanical flat tappet or hydraulic mostly street and strip, has roller rockers , spring pressure is closed 130, open 325 to about 350 at .544 lift. Was using CompCam 290HR retro-fit didnt make much power.
What would be a good cam for a ford 289 with 10.5 comp.,Edelbrock Performer RPM heads,RPM Air-Gap Intake,C4 2500 stall TCI Converter. Going in a 66 mustang.
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You wouldn't get chips and dings as bad and Nason it will last longer in the sun, UV will fade rustoleum in year. i have used Nason clear for 4 years its very and last in the sun.
It can be sprayed one day and wetsand with 2000 next day then buffed.