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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam shaft spec review
« on: May 02, 2025, 07:49:53 PM »
Thanks all, much appreciated! You all confirmed what I was afraid of once I opened it...
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam shaft spec review
« on: May 02, 2025, 01:22:12 PM »
Yea honestly I talked to him twice on the phone, about a couple different combos, but when I ordered thought I was clear about what I had, and unfortunately did not write down the specs he said at the time but I feel like he possibly ground me the smaller cam we talked about.....I will probably sell it and get another.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam shaft spec review
« on: May 02, 2025, 11:16:24 AM »
is it hard for everyone to see that attachment, looks weird when I try to view it. I was kind of thinking it might be on the small sid
Specs,
gross lift .545/.545
adv duration In 272 ex 276
@ .050 218/222
.050 valve timing @ 106 icl
intake BTDC 3, Abdc 35
ex bbdc 45 atdc -3
lobe lift .315
lobe separation 110
Specs,
gross lift .545/.545
adv duration In 272 ex 276
@ .050 218/222
.050 valve timing @ 106 icl
intake BTDC 3, Abdc 35
ex bbdc 45 atdc -3
lobe lift .315
lobe separation 110
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FE Technical Forum / Cam shaft spec review
« on: May 02, 2025, 09:32:29 AM »
I am still waiting on my block back from the machine shop so thought I would have all the Fe gurus here review my cam specs. I Ordered a custom hyd roller from cam research since the are local to me and I like to keep local guys in business too...going in a 428 .040 over with a stroker kit from Brent lykins, trick flow heads, rpm manifold, hooker headers
Going to be driving a 67 Galaxie 3.89 rear, street cat, power brakes, converting it to a 5 speed tkx
Going to be driving a 67 Galaxie 3.89 rear, street cat, power brakes, converting it to a 5 speed tkx
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam failure flush
« on: November 02, 2021, 10:44:32 PM »
Thanks for the advice guys, Hopefully I can get it torn down and inspected this weekend, and I will plan on just taking it to the machine shop for a cleaning and new cam bearings.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam failure flush
« on: November 02, 2021, 10:02:46 AM »
So to be clear I'm definitely taking it down, I just want to know if I should clean it out myself and I can reuse the cam bearings, or should I go all out and take it to a machine shop and have it tanked and new cam bearings installed
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FE Technical Forum / Cam failure flush
« on: November 01, 2021, 09:41:36 PM »
Hey all,
Picked up a project 390 this weekend. New build, the guy I bought it from ran with a small cam for less than 500 miles, wanted a bigger cam and it failed on break in, pretty common these days, but I've never dealt with it. Gonna start taking it down this next weekend.
Can this be flushed out satisfactorily at home? if the cam bearings look ok can they be run or will there be too much metal embedded in them. What do you guys usually do?
Specs are pretty decent on the parts, I'm ahead on that even if the block would be toast. It has a balanced reciprocating assembly with JE forged pistons, supposed to be at zero deck height, 10.5 to one, Promax heads, Harland sharp rockers, new water pump, hoping to salvage it to make a decent runner
Picked up a project 390 this weekend. New build, the guy I bought it from ran with a small cam for less than 500 miles, wanted a bigger cam and it failed on break in, pretty common these days, but I've never dealt with it. Gonna start taking it down this next weekend.
Can this be flushed out satisfactorily at home? if the cam bearings look ok can they be run or will there be too much metal embedded in them. What do you guys usually do?
Specs are pretty decent on the parts, I'm ahead on that even if the block would be toast. It has a balanced reciprocating assembly with JE forged pistons, supposed to be at zero deck height, 10.5 to one, Promax heads, Harland sharp rockers, new water pump, hoping to salvage it to make a decent runner
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Vendor Classifieds / Re: FE Power Valve Cover Scratch 'n Dent Sale
« on: June 19, 2020, 10:58:09 AM »
Got mine, thanks Jay!
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Edelbrock 2x4 ?
« on: May 14, 2020, 08:58:06 PM »
Thanks for the help guys, I was looking at the Edelbrock website for specs on carb spacing but couldnt find the actual numbers, and "fits most" usually means fits everyone but me with my luck, LOL.
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FE Technical Forum / Edelbrock 2x4 ?
« on: May 14, 2020, 10:15:16 AM »
Hi Guys,
Been lurking a long time here soaking up info, finally putting together my first FE and have an intake question.
I have Jay's Book but can't find it at the moment, but on the Edelbrock 2x4 I know you have to use their carbs because of the spacing. My question is I may want to try a EFI like sniper in the future, I am guessing there would be enough room on the edelbrock for the throttle bodies, but if anyone knows for sure I would like to know.
There is one for sale for a good price near me right now, so just checking before I buy.
Been lurking a long time here soaking up info, finally putting together my first FE and have an intake question.
I have Jay's Book but can't find it at the moment, but on the Edelbrock 2x4 I know you have to use their carbs because of the spacing. My question is I may want to try a EFI like sniper in the future, I am guessing there would be enough room on the edelbrock for the throttle bodies, but if anyone knows for sure I would like to know.
There is one for sale for a good price near me right now, so just checking before I buy.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Engine stored (not properly) for 2-3 years, how to proceed?
« on: March 11, 2019, 08:42:51 AM »
Like he said, pull the plugs, and wd-40 before you try and turn it over, A little shot down the intake runner and even pull the valve covers and hit the valves with some to dissolve varnish, a little down the pushrods to help the lifters move too. Turn it over by hand a couple times to see how it feels and with plugs out and the valve covers off you can watch to see how all the valves move etc. Better than sticking it in the car and firing it up with a stuck valve or finding the camshaft was already flattened. Change the oil after turning it over good and letting all the wd work its way down.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: compression ratios
« on: March 04, 2019, 11:50:33 PM »
Well its going depend on a few things.
Aluminum or Iron heads first off
Cam specs
Car weight
Gearing
Ignition timing and curve
Altitude
Those are a few of the Big ones, Smarter people will be along to chime in but if you can give them some of that info it will help them
Aluminum or Iron heads first off
Cam specs
Car weight
Gearing
Ignition timing and curve
Altitude
Those are a few of the Big ones, Smarter people will be along to chime in but if you can give them some of that info it will help them
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Galaxie motor mounts revisited
« on: February 28, 2018, 09:31:14 AM »
Nice Job!
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FE Technical Forum / Re: So finally fixed my noisy 445!
« on: February 13, 2018, 12:25:00 AM »
Funny, the last Big Block Mopar I built back in the late 90's for my Roadrunner I used Probe pistons, Broke it in, ran great, really revved with those light piston! Then I decided to put my exhaust on and run it on the street......Hey whats that noise?
?? Tore the thing apart with the help of a very good mechanic I worked with at the time.....found nothing, put it back together still there.....Mine was present at idle only though, and the thing ran strong till I sold the car a couple years later.
?? Tore the thing apart with the help of a very good mechanic I worked with at the time.....found nothing, put it back together still there.....Mine was present at idle only though, and the thing ran strong till I sold the car a couple years later.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Dueling 390s 2.0!........
« on: February 07, 2018, 11:46:44 AM »
Awesome, can't wait to see some results, and the follow up BBM vs TFS as well. Plus any details about fitting the TFS heads, regarding the rocker arms/pushrods etc.
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