I am trying to stay as true as possible to original build items for 6S281. However, I am currently looking at cam shafts and have seen comp cams kit as well as NOS Ford hipo cam shafts. I'm having a hard time justifying the cost of the Ford original and I'm not sure about the quality of the originals compared to the comp cam kits. This car will be driven spiritedly but not abused, mainly just for fun driving and cruising. My ultimate goal for this engine is to have it behave exactly as it did when the car was new. I would appreciate thoughts and opinions. Here's the link to the comp cam I am considering.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/comp-cams-camshaft-set-nostalgia-plus-n-plus-271s-solid-mechanical-flat-tappet-2200-6800-rpm-289-302/p/316714-V/
Thanks, Karl
Karguy,
If you want to duplicate the original and the price of an original stick is too salty, check with Holman Moody as they still manufacture the C3OZ-C bumpstick. I'm willing to bet that the price will be less than the original. Good luck with with the project. I'm basically doing the same thing for for my Hertz Car.
Or, this appears to be a new option - claimed to be an exact clone of the original and much less than NOS pricing these days. https://www.ebay.com/itm/234947140456?hash=item36b3f0db68:g:l0QAAOSw4fNj3VC8&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HZS4zbZga%2FSH7%2FxndSU4JkrbdnUMt%2BqAzZGiYQLkkvt9wemvO0Xxf613DwBQ%2BHMx5wZyFcF%2BV6MZlyCRNeDbZmcaLoG0TJKp0Wi7KBohQLZdEmqh5aTVOLPB4tPbng4rnsPWmWrbgTwK9N5OF9hGPvgUkEKIjHT3yMnfle4iL5QXWdc7aQXE90rZ0MQ90DAqOK9tScqDsdnsNAB%2F3P5tMkDwLACs8e8bQL478%2FOyI6erVsHvKKRtFiGyLhPnlW7QBnkoHGjBDz%2BliEEMUgOBq9tXrqXpMLOGd63%2BiUhCOwq%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9Stmq7kYQ
Thanks Roy and jk66gt350. Both excellent options.
Hello, That comp Nostalgia cam works excellent has good low end and mid range you'll like it !!!! I ran one in a 289 i built for a 65 Mustang
I have heard good things about the comp cam.
I did check with Holman Moody this morning on their C30Z-6250-C cam. The gentleman I spoke to informed me that they developed the cam for Ford to use in their early HIPO street engines. Their cam is identical to the OE cams that came in the early HIPO and very reasonably priced at $200. W/O lifters. Maybe I should throw the idea out to Steve Brule at westech for an episode of Engine Masters,
I would love to see Dyno sheets comparing H-Ms vs Comp Cams.
Quote from: Karguy on March 27, 2023, 11:42:27 AM
I have heard good things about the comp cam.
I did check with Holman Moody this morning on their C30Z-6250-C cam. The gentleman I spoke to informed me that they developed the cam for Ford to use in their early HIPO street engines. Their cam is identical to the OE cams that came in the early HIPO and very reasonably priced at $200. W/O lifters. Maybe I should throw the idea out to Steve Brule at westech for an episode of Engine Masters,
I would love to see Dyno sheets comparing H-Ms vs Comp Cams.
I was driving around the block here during the "Christmas season" and he was crossing the street walking his dog. I stopped to briefly talk. It was about rescue dogs, not how my 347 did on the dyno.
A strange occurrence for sure. I never thought to ask if he was originally from "the neighborhood". I didn't want to put him on the spot. He was in the process of "picking up" Rover's contribution.
That's funny, quite a coincidence. I know Steve currently lives about five minutes from WestTech, he recently downsized. He grew up in Albuquerque New Mexico, which is where I live. Steve was always one of our local hot rodders, and a very nice guy.
Hi Karl,
You can always have a used original redone by Holmon and Moody. I have had them regrind several cams. Should be good as NOS and original. The best of both worlds, affordable and original.
But don't wait long. Talking to the technician who performs the regrind, sounds like he has been doing this for a long long time for H&M and could be gone tomorrow. He knows what he is doing.
Cory
The problem right now today is the lifters are all made in India which makes for shoddy quality. Best bet is to source NOS lifters from the 1970's - 1990's. Ebay is one source.