360 Cam?

[jackrod4392]

I have a 72 360 in my f100 and am wondering about the lacking of power? I am putting a four barrel on it. I am also going to put a good cam and lifters. What cam would be good for a 360 with 3.25 gears and a c6 behind it. I want good power but not where I can't tow. Thanks in advanced.

[bluef100fe]

I ran a small a small crane hydraulic in mine for years as a daily driver it was all done by 5000 rpm but it is what it was I think it was 194/204 @0.050 and 485/510 lift. Just a little bigger than a stock Fe cam. I also ran a comp solid flat tappet but it was a lot bigger and ran fine on the street with a loose converter but I wouldn't recommend it without valve train upgrades.

[blykins]

I've been sitting on the fence about answering this post....

Finally decided to answer and say that I think I would just degree the factory cam, put a nice timing set on it, and be done with it.  (If the cam is not worn, that is...) 

[ScotiaFE]

You have to keep in mind that it only has about 8.5 to 1 compression.
The smaller 4V intakes and 600ish Holley and a modest RV cam will give it a bit more giddy up
and still be able to lug the loads up the hills.
A set of pipes will give you a tad more grunt also.
And they are relatively cheap in FE world.

Some ads to look at.

http://www.crower.com/camshafts/ford-332-428-compu-pro-hydraulic-cam-246-hdp.html

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/big-12540flt/overview/year/1972/make/ford/model/f-100-pickup

[jackrod4392]

Thanks for the help  I don't know what im going with but it all certainly helps.