Re: Flathead Cams
Why is it that the majority of the replies leave out what may be very important in the choice of cams. My '40 came with a 59A and an old Isky full cam plus port/deck relief/heads. Rear gear was 4.44 behind a 18/26 geared ford box. Reason was clear why it was retired beneath a patio cover in 1971. A '40 is a middle weight car. Now all has changed as will be how the car is used. Too late for this time, I have found a new EAB cam in the Ford box with the plastic sheath unopened. Seems like a fair stock cam, snout modified replacement for my 99A engine for the same car. Now my gears have gone tall, 15/29/, 3.25. All these specs should be part of the answer. Not, 'I always run this or that'. You think Ford engineers just shot from the hip and didn't consider weight, street or highway use and gears? I know you're all racers and more is not enough. Must be getting old. Good Luck: Fred A
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