09-30-2023, 12:13 PM | #1 |
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8ba question
I will not bore you with all that I went through with this engine but here is my question. I obtained this engine with a 4" crank, racing pistons, and a 400jr cam. No heads or intake. I put a stock intake and stock 8BA heads on it and promptly bent 15 out of 16 valves. It would sort of run on 5 cylinders. After taking all apart, I find I have sbc valves. The exhaust are 1.5" and the intakes are 1.6". After getting new valves and different heads with more valve pocket clearance, and doing a little modification it is again running. It runs good but I don't like the sound out the exhaust. With the other stuff different to the engine, can I just put in a stock cam? This car will never do more than cruise the streets of town. I forgot, it has adjustable lifters.
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09-30-2023, 12:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: 8ba question
does it have the exhaust dividers between 2/3 and 6/7? if not put them in and see if that changes the sound. it seems like you have exhaust valve overlap with such a high lift cam
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09-30-2023, 01:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: 8ba question
If the lope in the exhaust at idle and low speeds is what you don't care for, then yes...install a stock cam. It'll work fine and will idle smooth. The adjustable lifters should accommodate the stock cam.
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09-30-2023, 02:02 PM | #4 |
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"With the other stuff different to the engine, can I just put in a stock cam? "
Read this BEFORE you decide to install baffles. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51343 If you need baffles, I have a brand new set I never used. I sent you a PM. Last edited by 19Fordy; 09-30-2023 at 02:09 PM. |
09-30-2023, 03:34 PM | #5 |
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The 400jr is a very good track cam, but it's long duration make it a poor street cam. But the sound is great. Ran one for a few years, worked quite well. Replaced it with the Erson D-410
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09-30-2023, 09:14 PM | #6 |
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09-30-2023, 10:10 PM | #7 |
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I agree, ^^^ merc cam is a good stock unit. A little more low end torque as the automatics were coming in, and the merc was a heavy car. A local cam grinder near me
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10-01-2023, 07:41 AM | #8 |
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Back in the day, when pulling into a drive-in, Hot rodders would pull out the choke to achieve that lumpy sound. It made it sound like they had a hot cam.
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10-01-2023, 08:43 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for all the help. I think I will go with a stock can rather than baffels. Since this is in a 48 Mercury, I will try to find a Merc cam.
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10-01-2023, 09:36 AM | #10 |
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'48 Mercury? I thought this thread was about an 8BA. If it truly is a '59A, then Ford or Merc cams are the same as far as I know.
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10-01-2023, 09:48 AM | #11 |
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Isn't that be Berry Cam
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10-01-2023, 10:38 AM | #12 |
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Yes it is an 8BA engine, but I have installed it in a 48 merc
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10-01-2023, 05:56 PM | #13 |
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8CM in my '41 Merc as well. It's a good swap. Mine has the 8CM Merc cam and is perfect for the way I use it. Strong but good manners.
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10-02-2023, 08:55 AM | #14 |
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I really don't think you could feel the difference between between any of the various 8bA style cams. Compression and carburetion. also have an efect on performance. Personaly I like the EAB cam, But it's the only stock cam I ever used.
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