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Help with Cam Selection for 390

By Gene - 05/02/2004 9:42:51 AM; IP 64.12.116.15

I am currently restoring a 68 Fastback S code. I have the original engine which I plan to pull this Summer. When I overhaul I want to warm it up a tad. Currently it has ps and pb and a 4 speed running 3.25 gears. Plans for the motor include 3x2V (orginal Ford setup for the 406), Edlebrock heads, Hooker headers, and most likely a 3.91 gear. This will be a show car 90% of the time. My question is this, What is the largest grind (lift wise) I can install without fly cutting the pistons? I will be using the stock rockers and running a hydraulic cam. One person recommended I stay around .514 lift and about 290 deg total duration. I am after the racy lope but do not want to jeopardize vacuum for the brakes. Any suggestions??

Thanks,
Gene

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