High compression_ methanol injection opinions

[cjshaker]

This has to be the longest thread ever that doesn't even begin to address the original question..lol

That cam (part of the Ford 7000 rpm "kit") would work on the street, with the right combination. But that is not what the OP has. It would need a light car with big gears. Like really big gears. That means no highway/interstate driving unless you have an overdrive or a death wish for the engine. Having said that, I don't see why anyone would want to use that cam when there are much better choices these days. Those cams had huge durations and lazy lobes because spring technology sucked back then. It was the only way they could get the RPM's they needed. I'd leave that cam for guys wanting "correct" restorations on race cars or trailer queens.

And yes, I can not get page 4 to come up either. Odd, but it's not the first time this has happened here recently. I think the forum has the Covid-19. 

[gregaba]

Everybody convinced me not to run this cam and I will use one of the others I have on the shelf or order a new grind.
As far as the original question I would still like to know if anyone has used the Snow unit with a high compression engine to lower detonation in a 12 to 1 or higher engine?
I will keep this cam and build a period correct engine later in the future. I do have a 406 and another 428 and Dad's old 427 that I could use.
I have been saving the 427 for 35 years to put in a car that I won't sell. Seems that whenever I start on a car someone will just offer me to much money and it will be gone.
I would like to find a 66 or 67 Fairlane to build a clone thunderbolt- strip car only.
Been looking for a couple of years but haven't been able to find one without the cowls rusted out and I don't want to repair another one.
Greg

[e philpott]

Greg I have never used the Snow unit but have many customers using this VP Racing Madditive Octanium and it works , no need for race gas or anything else , my brother has been using it in his race car over 5 years now 12.5 347 Maverick running 6.70's in the 1/8th , started out mixing 102 octane now has it down to 96 octane no hint of detonation and is just a super product that cost around 19.00 a can at O"Reilly's , most of my customers use about a half can per fill up and it keeps the carburetor and fuel system clean too

https://vpracingfuels.com/product/octanium/?c=207

[gregaba]

Thanks for the link.
Sounds like what I am looking for. I was just worried about running my engine safely.
Would hate to blow it up and have to redo it.
As much as I enjoy working on engines I really don't like to redo them.
I book marked the page and will give it a try.
Greg

[frnkeore]

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[Falcon67]

O/T - Whats up with Page 4 on this thread?  it acts like its not there.

Edit - works with Firefox, so I blame Google/Chrome.  Weird

[gregaba]

I got corvid 19 and the government put it off limit's.
Greg

[cjshaker]

O/T - Whats up with Page 4 on this thread?  it acts like its not there.

Edit - works with Firefox, so I blame Google/Chrome.  Weird

I use Firefox at home and at work and it won't come up for me. This is the 2nd thread that it's happened on, although I can't remember which page it happened on before.

[thatdarncat]

Page 4 of this thread is blank for me too. I’m using my iPhone.

[Tommy-T]

Page 4 is gone because I told Greg to put the cam in and see what happens.

WTF, put it in and if you don't like it, pull it out. What's the harm. It won't break anything if you check clearances. You were gonna do that, wernt ya?

Geeze!

[Nightmist66]

Only a matter of time before Greg gets talked into a 500inch stroker with a 225@.050" hydraulic roller. Idling at 600rpm, making 29 inches of vacuum, practically pulling the fuel into a black hole. At least it'll pull stumps up from China...

[Gaugster]

I can only see page 4 if I view as a guest. No one is missing too much. lol
Any of my Android devices nor my PC (Chrome) can access. Got worried that folks didn't like the video I posted.
Honestly I had seen the other thread on the "D" cam but didn't realize it was the same part until I read more of the chatter. I am a "Newbie" after all. 

[GerryP]

I can only see page 4 if I view as a guest. No one is missing too much. ...

Incognito window works.  If it wasn't for Incognito, it would be impossible to read news links.  And, you're right;  not missing anything.

[1967 XR7 GT]

Page 4 is gone because I told Greg to put the cam in and see what happens.

WTF, put it in and if you don't like it, pull it out. What's the harm. It won't break anything if you check clearances. You were gonna do that, wernt ya?

Geeze!

I agree put it in and run it, but would suggest going the expense of tool steel lifters, if you decide you don't like the cam and decide to change it, you can reuse the lifters on the new cam, saving the expense of new lifters.

I like the Trend Tool Steel lifters and are what I will be running on mine.

[gregaba]

Thanks for the tip.
I called them last night but they were closed so will call again today.
After thinking about this cam and being the whishy-washie type of guy I am I might just run it.
However I will make some changes.
1 Different heads,
2 I have a dominator carb I can rebuild.
3 I have the 3 pedal setup so I could put in a TKO 600 5 speed. I will start looking for a good used one.
4 Go with 456 rear gears.
5 A stock 63 weighs 3870- mine has been a race car since new, will have to weigh it. It is stripped down now, no heater,radio sound deaden er etc.
I haven't started on the car yet so have some time to decide what I want to do, the engine will go to the machine shop next month so I can start assembling it.
I was hoping jaybS friend in Michigan would have his 4 bolt main conversion ready before I sent the block for machining but it doesn't look like it is going to happen.
I have 4 new cams in the parts room, with Jaybs adapters I can change one out in a couple of hours so if it doesn't work out I can all ways change it out.
If I don't like any of them I can all ways go the Jay Leno route and put in a steam engine.LOL
Greg