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[428 GALAXIE]

Running out of money on my 428 build.Original plan was a bit wilder hyd roller,but now other things are eating my money.Cam was in the engine when i tore it down and it is in good condition and it gaved pretty good mileage.So any tought`s on this.

Engine specs,
0.025" over 428 std stroke.c6te-g heads with stock size valves.Rpm intake.9.7-10 compression.Shorty headers.

Car:65 galaxie stockish.Wide ratio toploader.3,00 open dif Wont go much higher on rear end ratio when get to do that end max 3.25-3.5.
235/60/15 rear tires.

So any tought`s would be nice.Bigger flat tapped cam or should i give this another go around.If and when i get this thing back together i will be driving it daily on summer time so another thing to consider.

Thanks.

Mikko

[My427stang]

I think it'd run just fine.  It'll be a little more cam than a CJ, in an appropriate application for it.

Even with the 3.00 I think it'd be a nice driver, be sure to recurve the distributor to get real nice street performance over a stock curve

[428 GALAXIE]

First when got the car i pulled almost all timing out of it was making all kinds of pinging and tickering problem was worn guides.Last summer i  runned it with 18 at idle and 34 at max somewhat with slow curve,short block was at it`s end so didn`t want to stress it anymore.

Any ideas where i should go with that.

Mikko

[My427stang]

We all have slightly different techniques for drivability, however, I would base total on quench distance and chamber design.  36 is probably about right for your setup, I doubt I would go more. 

I like a little less initial than most, I'd run it around 14 BTDC.  Then with the 3.00 gear and a 4 speed, I'd say all mechanical in by 2800, then add ported vacuum on top of that.

Should be pretty easy combo.  Keep in mind though, be sure you know your compression numbers and are not guessing.  If you go above 10:1 static it may start getting fussy on fuel