What should the cam profile be on a small block Ford?

What should the cam profile be on a small block Ford?

If you’re going to use stock heads, which we expect with a stock or near-stock engine, your cam profile need not be too aggressive. Opt for a cam profile that will give you good lowand mid-range torque. Power doesn’t do you much good on the street when it happens at 6,500 rpm.

What kind of camshafts did they use in the old days?

Let’s talk more about cam selection and choices. In the old days, we had two basic choices – mechanical and hydraulic flat-tappet camshafts. We went with mechanical camshafts whenever we were going to spin the engine at high RPM.

What kind of camshaft does a Chevy V-8 use?

For Generation I small block Chevrolet V-8 engines (non-computer controlled) Cam kit contains camshaft, lifters, and cam ZINC Additive lube; Duration (INT/EXH): 282°/282° Duration at .050″ (INT/EXH): 232°/232° Valve Lift (w/1.5 rockers): .480″/.480″ Center Line: 108; RPM Range: 2000-6500

What kind of engine does the Toyota AE86 have?

The AE86 came with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and later came with the option of an automatic. The 4A-GE engines used in the AE86 and AW11 were equipped with Toyota Variable Intake System ( T-VIS ). The AE86 had an optional LSD.

How much valve lift does a cam Hughes Engine have?

Using a 1.5:1 rocker ratio this equals .075″ valve lift. Any duration less than this has no effect on power. Understanding the duration at 0.050″ may seem confusing but the important thing that must be remembered is: as the duration at 0.050″ gets larger the camshaft gets larger and vise versa.

What kind of transmission does a Toyota AE86 have?

The AE86 came with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and later came with the option of an automatic. The 4A-GE engines used in the AE86 and AW11 were equipped with Toyota Variable Intake System ( T-VIS ). The AE86 had an optional LSD. In North America, a modified 4A-GEC engine was used to comply with California emissions regulations.

How big of a camshaft do you need for a 460?

If you use a “factory cast iron exhaust manifold” and a factory “cast iron” intake manifold and limit the carb to “out of the box” 625 cfm – a BIG cam will simply lessen the torque a lot while only adding marginal horsepower. From what I’ve seen; stock class pulling isn’t about HORSEPOWER.

When did the Toyota AE86 black limited come out?

In 1986, Toyota marketed a limited edition model of the AE86 as the “Black Limited” model.