sorry guys last camshaft question...

[1973mach1]

Specifications:
* Advertised duration: 270 intake/270 exhaust
* Duration at .050 in. cam lift: 224 intake/224 exhaust
* Gross valve lift: .519 in. intake/.519 in. exhaust
* Lobe separation: 110 degrees
* RPM range: 1,800 to 5,800
* Mild rough

Is this too wild for the stock 351c 2v with stock springs and FMX tranny with stock stall?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[SL 1993 R]

make sure you change out your springs with your new cam.. that one would sound lumpy... the Clevelands respond nicely to a split duration, favoring the exhaust..

 

[D.Hearne]

I just looked up the stock spring specs on the 2bbl Cleveland and they're a little weak for that kind of cam, even when new, yours aren't I'm sure. Better upgrade your springs. Get a spark plug adapter to connect an air hose and a spring compressor and change the springs without pulling the heads. Do this AFTER the cam break-in though. Those old weak 2 bbl springs will be easier on the cam during break-in.

 

[1973mach1]

Is it tough to change the valve springs without taking the heads off for a beginner? Whats the air hose do? I do have a valve spring compressor and air hose.

Thanks
Jim

 

[brads91]

Is it tough to change the valve springs without taking the heads off for a beginner? Whats the air hose do? I do have a valve spring compressor and air hose.

Thanks
Jim

The air hose pressurizes the combustion chamber so that the valve doesnt fall when you remove the springs.

 

[D.Hearne]

It's not a difficult or complicated job, even for a beginner. Go to your favorite local auto machinst and ask them to show you how to install the locks and retainers, so you'll at least know how to do it right. It'll take a couple extra hours at the longest to swap the springs in addition to the cam.

 

[Zooted_plus]

might want to hook up a regulator to your spark plug adapter, when I changed my springs anything over 30 psi wanted to turn the motor over.

 

[1973mach1]

you guys think a garage would kill me in price if I took it to them to change the springs without pulling the heads?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[D.Hearne]

Yes, they would. They'd end up pulling the heads, after "accidentally" dropping a valve. or more likely two valves one from each head