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quickchangeV8 · 12-17-2019, 09:53 PM

I'm looking at a Howard F7 cam for a 59A flattie. I know the Howard F9 cam works really well and I was wondering if the Howard F7 cam is worthwhile even bothering with. Howard Johansen is probably better known for his 6 cylinder cams.

Bored&Stroked · 12-17-2019, 11:20 PM

That is a very open-ended question!

Works good in what car, what engine, what application??? Give us some information on the car, the enigne, the enigne details (year, bore/stroke, valve setup, intake, ignition, etc), the transmission, the rear end ratio, the intended purpose of the car, etc...

There are hundreds of cams to choose from - with every sort of application imaginable . . . without the "context" of what you're building . . . opinions are worthless. So give us some grist for this mill . . .

quickchangeV8 · 12-17-2019, 11:46 PM

Thanks Bored and Stroked. Engine is a 59A flattie, 276 cu. in. 4 inch Merc crank, Harman Collins dual coil ignition, Smiith heads, Edmunds 2X2 intake with dual 97's, valve train pretty much stock. Car is a light 1927 roadster on a Model A frame, 1939 trans with 26 tooth LZ gears, rear end is a 3.78 Halibrand, tires are 7.00 X 16 rears 5.00 X 16 fronts. Has Whitey Clayton hand fabricated aluminum nose and hood. The roadster will be used for street use. Enough info..........

Ol' Ron · 12-18-2019, 07:26 AM

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I agree with you on the F-9, It really works well in a light street car. Ran one back in the 50s. I'd have to look up the numbers on the F-7. Sounds like a very nice project. Good luck. Gramps

12-17-2019, 09:53 PM	#1
quickchangeV8 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 19	59A Howard F7 Cam I'm looking at a Howard F7 cam for a 59A flattie. I know the Howard F9 cam works really well and I was wondering if the Howard F7 cam is worthwhile even bothering with. Howard Johansen is probably better known for his 6 cylinder cams. Last edited by quickchangeV8; 12-17-2019 at 11:23 PM.

12-17-2019, 11:20 PM	#2
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,067	Re: 59A Howard F7 Cam That is a very open-ended question! Works good in what car, what engine, what application??? Give us some information on the car, the enigne, the enigne details (year, bore/stroke, valve setup, intake, ignition, etc), the transmission, the rear end ratio, the intended purpose of the car, etc... There are hundreds of cams to choose from - with every sort of application imaginable . . . without the "context" of what you're building . . . opinions are worthless. So give us some grist for this mill . . .

12-17-2019, 11:46 PM	#3
quickchangeV8 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 19	Re: 59A Howard F7 Cam Thanks Bored and Stroked. Engine is a 59A flattie, 276 cu. in. 4 inch Merc crank, Harman Collins dual coil ignition, Smiith heads, Edmunds 2X2 intake with dual 97's, valve train pretty much stock. Car is a light 1927 roadster on a Model A frame, 1939 trans with 26 tooth LZ gears, rear end is a 3.78 Halibrand, tires are 7.00 X 16 rears 5.00 X 16 fronts. Has Whitey Clayton hand fabricated aluminum nose and hood. The roadster will be used for street use. Enough info.......... Last edited by quickchangeV8; 12-18-2019 at 12:26 AM.

12-18-2019, 07:26 AM	#4
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: 59A Howard F7 Cam Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with you on the F-9, It really works well in a light street car. Ran one back in the 50s. I'd have to look up the numbers on the F-7. Sounds like a very nice project. Good luck. Gramps