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smittyschmitz 01-04-2023 11:06 AM

camshaft recomendation
 

I'm new this site and am looking for a camshaft recommendation for my 1939 Ford Deluxe I'm getting rebuilt. I am going to leave the vehicle as an unrestored vehicle so I don't want a loping cam but maybe something that can add a little hp and torque. I expect the engine will be bored to .30 to .60.
Thanks for any help. Smitty

rockfla 01-04-2023 12:12 PM

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Talk to Tony and his Kiwi100 cam. KiwinUS here on the barn.

V8COOPMAN 01-04-2023 01:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rockfla (Post 2193663)
Talk to Tony and his Kiwi100 cam. KiwinUS here on the barn.


Maybe you didn't catch the part about "smittyschmitz" NOT wanting a cam with a lope. All of the L100s that I've heard sound way too good to meet that requirement.

Coop

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flatjack9 01-04-2023 01:48 PM

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Get one ground to 8CM specs. 49 Mercury.

KiWinUS 01-04-2023 02:01 PM

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Thanks Robert and Coopman. Yes a KiWi-L100 maybe not what the OP wants BUT I can grind him a Merc cam or sell him an NOS Ford cam.
Smittyschmitz if you care to pm me with your needs I will gladly help you out.
Again thanks guys. Cheers
Tony.

Tim Ayers 01-04-2023 04:32 PM

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EAB grind might fit the bill as well.

CA Victoria 01-04-2023 06:02 PM

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Tim McMasters has a nice cam grind for the Flathead @ Hanford Machine
More calm than the L100, IMO a bit more pull than the EAB. He runs one in his Mercury sedan.

McTim64 on the barn
YBlockGuy.com

Pete 01-04-2023 06:20 PM

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I recommend a #1 Runzonydownhill......

tubman 01-04-2023 07:01 PM

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Don't expect much (if any at all) "seat of the pants" detectible increase in performance with an otherwise stock engine.

Ken Henry 01-04-2023 07:24 PM

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Schneider 248F is a pretty mild cam with slightly higher power band than stock. I used the one w “high” lift, 0.350”. I degreed it and it was ground very true to specs (I bought a regrind). Ken

Craig CT 01-04-2023 09:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete (Post 2193738)
I recommend a #1 Runzonydownhill......

X2 Good one Pete but I think you left out a " l " in the middle; Craig.

Pete 01-04-2023 09:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig CT (Post 2193783)
X2 Good one Pete but I think you left out a " l " in the middle; Craig.

No, that is the spelling on the card.

mfirth 01-05-2023 07:51 AM

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Another 8cm vote here. My 8BA ran better with an 8cm than with a Max 1 Isky.

Ol' Ron 01-05-2023 08:08 AM

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I think the application should determine the cam. Other than stock the choice of a cam and Lifters will top 500 $ plus. The late cams will have to includ a distributor upgrade. The L-100 does not work well in a stock engine n a heavy car, but it does sound very good. I'd use an EAB cam and a load a matic distributor and carb for a stock street engine. also just think about torque?? compression increases it, and cams reduce it!!
Gramps

deuce_roadster 01-05-2023 11:57 AM

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Listen to Gramps. I was going to suggest a 53 Merc cam.

V8COOPMAN 01-05-2023 12:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KiWinUS (Post 2193687)
Thanks Robert and Coopman. Yes a KiWi-L100 maybe not what the OP wants BUT I can grind him a Merc cam or sell him an NOS Ford cam.
Smittyschmitz if you care to pm me with your needs I will gladly help you out.
Again thanks guys. Cheers
Tony.


"smittyschmitz".... Being a NEW member here (WELCOME Aboard), you MAY not realize that Tony (KiWinUS) is an established member here with the reputation, credentials, equipment and experience to fully support the service and parts that you are in search of. You should feel at ease by taking Tony up on his offer to discuss your requirements with him.

Since you are a new member with less than TEN posts, you will not YET be able to contact Tony via PM (Private Message). Hence, his e-mail contact BELOW!

KiWi-L100 camshafts from
KiWinUS
Email. [email protected]



Coop

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Ken Henry 01-06-2023 06:18 AM

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I guess ample torque below 2000 rpm of a stock cam is nice but I myself am satisfied to trade some off for the “swell” of power from 3000-4500 rpm :)
A reground original cam is not too expressive if you shop around. Ken

KiWinUS 01-06-2023 06:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN (Post 2193934)
"smittyschmitz".... Being a NEW member here (WELCOME Aboard), you MAY not realize that Tony (KiWinUS) is an established member here with the reputation, credentials, equipment and experience to fully support the service and parts that you are in search of. You should feel at ease by taking Tony up on his offer to discuss your requirements with him.

Since you are a new member with less than TEN posts, you will not YET be able to contact Tony via PM (Private Message). Hence, his e-mail contact BELOW!

KiWi-L100 camshafts from
KiWinUS
Email. [email protected]



Coop

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Again many Thanks Coop.

Ol' Ron 01-06-2023 08:48 AM

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If your loaded with cash The Max#1 is a good street cam for a small engine. JWL used one in his Dyno tests and archived a 12HP gain at 4K with very little low end loss. but , it's still just as expensive.
Gramps

ssffnomad 01-06-2023 10:08 AM

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Recently received a Max 1 stock cam regrind from Tim McMaster / Hanford .
It’s at AL Clark’s / Go Devil Garage
Stretch


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