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    Talking about finding things but not from the factory but I assume a previous owner. I pulled the seats on mine for a recovering and found a letter. It was from the wife of a couple to another male who they were trying to get to swing with them. It was very graphic in what she/they wanted him to do in the upcoming event. My uncle had the car since 78 so it must have been before that I guess. I also found my cousins old engraved keychain from 86?

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    When I get the car back I'll try raising the idle and see what it will do. I have been doing some research and it appears the initial timing can have an effect also. I remember him saying he set the timing at 10 degrees now. Some have had success raising it 2 to 4 degrees. Maybe raising the timing, without pinging, and the idle will make a difference. I'll probaly have to raise the idle some anyhow for drivability as that cam does have a hard hit to it. Just need the car back to start playing with it.

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    The car was a stock 4 drum and just put the power kit on it at the same time all this engine work was being done. The engine guy is going to adjust the valves again and wrap up a few things so I don't have the car home yet. I believe the vacuum is being pulled from the big port off the back of the carb right now. Maybe I'll switch it straight to the manifold to see if I gain anything? Like 69g says I'm hoping I'm right on the line and the canister will work well. I've done some research and it seems the pumps can make a lot of noise. Probaly will have to mount it near the exhaust to cover it if I go that route. 69g, what fuel pump are you using? My engine guy is a little worried with my mechanical being able to keep up at sustained high rpms.

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    I visited my engine guy and went for a test drive after the cam, head and carb swap. All I can say is WOW. It pulls like a big block and I will investing in some tires shortly. As I had feared the cam does not generate the necessary vacuum for the power barkes to work well. They seem to work OK when first applied but fade as the engine gets to idle. I am thinking of trying a vacumm canister first and if that does not work go with a pump setup. Does anybody have a suggestion on a canister? The setup is below:

     

    Stroked 408W approx 10.5:1 comp

    Holley 750 DP

    Weiand Stealth ported intake

    AFR 205 heads

    2500 Stall convertor

    Custom roller cam:

    Intake Exhaust

    Valve Adjustment: .000†.000â€

     

    Lobe Lift: .373†.367â€

    Gross Valve Lift 1.60 Ratio: .598†.587â€

     

    Duration @ .050†Tappet Lift: 230* 242*

     

    Lobe Separation: 111*

     

     

    Recommended Intake Centerline: 108*

     

    Specs at 108 Degree Intake Centerline:

    Valve Timing at Open Close

    .050†Tappet Lift: Intake: 7* BTDC 43* ABDC

    Exhaust: 55* BBDC 7* ATDC

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    1969Mustang. That is the cam I was running on my previous setup. It did well with the heads I had on it previously ( generic Edelbrock RPMs)and like you said it does have a rough idle but did good at 900rpm. Had good power and pulled hard til about 5700. I'm going to be selling the heads, carb, cam, lifters and roller rockers when I get everything done. Was going to buy a old Ford for my 15 year old and rebuild a Windsor with this stuff but the wife has shot that down.

     

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    Give Ed at FTI a call and he will make you a custom one to fit your setup if you have the cash. I am having mine put in right now, roller though so you would also have to buy the lifters. I did a lot of research and he is 1 of the top guys in his field. You could also get a off the shelf flat tappet one and upgrade to the roller later as funds come available. If you were close by me I'd let you try the flat tappet I'm pulling out to see how you liked it. I'm on vacation so I don't have the p/n on me but it was a good match for my 408. Around .54 lift if my memory serves correct.

     

     

     

    http://www.flowtechinduction.com/

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    Just FYI. You will probaly be leaving a lot of power on the table with that cam. I recently reduced the cam size on my Weiand topped 408 with a cam similar to that. With that cam it ran out of air at 5k and would not pull any further. Just remember the cam and intake spec rpm range is based on 351" displacement. If those cubes can't breathe you are looking at 351 power. Ask me how I know. Having mine replaced now.

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    I'd just do a standard oil change with the engine hot. If you have a flat tappet cam you need to run a oil with the proper zinc levels. When I did my first change with my flat tappet I used Rotella t oil with a EOS additive. The additive may have been overkill at that point but I felt it better safe than sorry. After the second change I have used Rotella t since. Switching to a roller cam now so I'll probaly use Mobil 1 5w/30

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    Sounds like a good street/strip setup to me. I have just got the 205's but have not got it together yet on mine. I researched and it seems the most recommended setup would be the Victor Jr intake with AFR 225's. I would have hood Clearence issues with that intake though so I kept my Weiand Stealth dual plane. I had a custom cam made for it from FTI and he recommended the intake plenum be cut down to improve cross airflow. Great #'s on your engine. Gotta love the aftermarket heads still getting better on these Windsors.

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    Thanks guys. Lincoln: I can't wait to see the difference also. The car runs dam good the way it sits but always wanted a top of the line head ya know? I am also waiting to see the difference in the custom cam, roller lifters "Morel", custom torque converter and having the intake ported and the plenum cut down to improve flow. The car now pulls hard to about 5800 and then levels out. It's either the engine starving for air or the lifters start to float.

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    I've researched some and I believe it's like you said. The killers are poor assembly/fit quality and higher rpm typically in race applications. I believe I should be fine since I'm not going to be hooking the car on slicks or reving to the moon. My engine guy is gonna pull it to do the head swap since he is gonna install the new convertor. It would be a good time to swap out the rods if I'm gonna do it. Still on the fence though.

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    I am doing a head upgrade on my 408 Windsor. I have been running the engine with heads similar to Edelbrock rpms for 5 years with no problem. I am now switching to AFR 205's with a FTI custom cam. Short block has Eagle cast crank ,forged Probe pistons with eagle forged I beam rods. It's a 69 stang, C4 and 3.25's in a 9" rear 2800 stall convertor. Weiand stealth ported intake with a 750 Holley with compression ratio at 10.3. It's a street only car with cam designed for power only to 6k. Eagle claims the rods are good to 500hp. The I beams should be fine for this setup right?

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    Thanks for heads up about the guide plates I'll check into it. I have a 71 block so I had to do the retro lifters. I am getting the custom cam & head package from Ed Curtis @ Flowtech. He just gave me the cam specs today. It's a hyd roller .598" intake .587" exhaust duration @.05" 230/240. It seems big for a street car but they say he is a guru so I'm going with it. Having a custom converter made, 10" with 3k stall. Going thru a c4 I am hoping for 400 at the wheels but will be happy with 375. The more the better though.

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