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visionary · 09-29-2012, 11:20 AM

Now that i have my motor out at the machine shop i've been contimplating using a re ground cam to pick up some additional HP. but after looking through the macs catalog i,ve got sticker shock!

Does anyone out there know of a cam grinder that can do this for a reasonable price? and also any thoughts about advancing the cam for additional torque?

Thanks
Scott

Dodge · 09-29-2012, 01:29 PM

One of the best things you can do is put in compression and use a stock cam for normal touring and driving. If your trying to up the rpm and go faster than 50mph
then change the cam. Torque is king in these motors.

visionary · 09-29-2012, 05:41 PM

Thanks for the info, as of sofar i have given the builder instruction to install the high compression pistons, not sure but i think their 6:1.

Prior to this, my 26 tudor would max out at around 35 mph. if i could get this thing up to a comfortable 40 mph on main drags i would be a happy man. my model a pickup will do 45 but i keep it 40 or under as it sounds happy right there. so if you guys think the stock T cam is ok i'll leave it be and let the extra squeeze do the job.

Thanks
Scott

Shelby1962 · 09-29-2012, 06:36 PM

My '26 came with a reground came from Chaffin's Garage in California. Haven't installed it yet but it is supposed to have better torque.

Doug Money · 09-29-2012, 11:51 PM

Antique Auto Ranch (509) 535-7789
Antique Auto Ranch is located at 2225 N. Dollar Rd. in Spokane, WA 99212

redmodelt · 09-30-2012, 08:17 PM

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Which ever place you get the cam from you will still need to address the bearings. The area where the bearings ride will more then likely have been cleaned up so you will need to use all 3 over sized and may need to be bored/honed/reamed to fit. When you get the front and center bearings make sure the bore is centered, there are some out there that are not. Chaffins comes with the thrust washer kit.

visionary · 10-01-2012, 07:20 AM

Thanks, i was looking around on the computer last night and i think it was Chaffins that offered re ground cams for a reasonable price. $85.00 with core exchange it's a 270 lift, but i have no idea what a stock cam has for lift.

Macks is right down the road from me but they get around $500.00 for a new cam. thats crazy.

Thanks
Scott

Darlene · 10-03-2012, 09:03 AM

Hi guys--just an FYI on the above notes. MAC's reground cam shaft part # T3041STK $95.00. MAC's New camshaft T3041/250 is $500.00. And of course, we have discounts all the time with our emails deals.
Happy Motoring. Darlene (MAC's Marketing Manager).

visionary · 10-03-2012, 05:57 PM

Darlene, thanks for the info. i have purchased many parts for both my model t and A from Macks and have always been very happy with the service and quality of your products, John at the parts counter is a true gentleman and a pleasure to deal with.

Unfortunatly the reground cam you sell for #95.00 is a stock regrind and i'm looking for something just a tad hotter.

09-29-2012, 11:20 AM	#1
visionary Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amherst NY Posts: 108	Camshaft Now that i have my motor out at the machine shop i've been contimplating using a re ground cam to pick up some additional HP. but after looking through the macs catalog i,ve got sticker shock! Does anyone out there know of a cam grinder that can do this for a reasonable price? and also any thoughts about advancing the cam for additional torque? Thanks Scott

09-29-2012, 01:29 PM	#2
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,495	Re: Camshaft One of the best things you can do is put in compression and use a stock cam for normal touring and driving. If your trying to up the rpm and go faster than 50mph then change the cam. Torque is king in these motors.

09-29-2012, 05:41 PM	#3
visionary Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amherst NY Posts: 108	Re: Camshaft Thanks for the info, as of sofar i have given the builder instruction to install the high compression pistons, not sure but i think their 6:1. Prior to this, my 26 tudor would max out at around 35 mph. if i could get this thing up to a comfortable 40 mph on main drags i would be a happy man. my model a pickup will do 45 but i keep it 40 or under as it sounds happy right there. so if you guys think the stock T cam is ok i'll leave it be and let the extra squeeze do the job. Thanks Scott

09-29-2012, 06:36 PM	#4
Shelby1962 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 21	Re: Camshaft My '26 came with a reground came from Chaffin's Garage in California. Haven't installed it yet but it is supposed to have better torque.

09-29-2012, 11:51 PM	#5
Doug Money Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 350	Re: Camshaft Antique Auto Ranch (509) 535-7789 Antique Auto Ranch is located at 2225 N. Dollar Rd. in Spokane, WA 99212

09-30-2012, 08:17 PM	#6
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Camshaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Which ever place you get the cam from you will still need to address the bearings. The area where the bearings ride will more then likely have been cleaned up so you will need to use all 3 over sized and may need to be bored/honed/reamed to fit. When you get the front and center bearings make sure the bore is centered, there are some out there that are not. Chaffins comes with the thrust washer kit.

10-01-2012, 07:20 AM	#7
visionary Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amherst NY Posts: 108	Re: Camshaft Thanks, i was looking around on the computer last night and i think it was Chaffins that offered re ground cams for a reasonable price. $85.00 with core exchange it's a 270 lift, but i have no idea what a stock cam has for lift. Macks is right down the road from me but they get around $500.00 for a new cam. thats crazy. Thanks Scott

10-03-2012, 09:03 AM	#8
Darlene Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 11	Re: Camshaft Hi guys--just an FYI on the above notes. MAC's reground cam shaft part # T3041STK $95.00. MAC's New camshaft T3041/250 is $500.00. And of course, we have discounts all the time with our emails deals. Happy Motoring. Darlene (MAC's Marketing Manager).

10-03-2012, 05:57 PM	#9
visionary Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amherst NY Posts: 108	Re: Camshaft Darlene, thanks for the info. i have purchased many parts for both my model t and A from Macks and have always been very happy with the service and quality of your products, John at the parts counter is a true gentleman and a pleasure to deal with. Unfortunatly the reground cam you sell for #95.00 is a stock regrind and i'm looking for something just a tad hotter.