I need my fiance to be able to talk about cams like Candy does. Im jealous.

 

Oh yeah! That would be sweet. I'm not complaining, mind you. I was more like a little puzzled as to where to find out since I live overseas and planning my parts well is a necessity.
I envy people that live within 100 miles from Futral and Allen's expertise.
Thank God for you I don't, you would probably put a restraining order on me LOL
Your help would be so appreciated. Thanks Candy.
Mark

 

Sorry, I dont have a sister, Im sure we could clone one up pretty soon..

Think hard about that because then you will argue about car mods along with everything else..


No restraining order, I would just put you to work..lol

 

I wish I were close to Futral as well...I wouldn't mind working for people like that.

 

Candy, I talked to my builder today and he'll have volumetric measurements this weekend.

I'll contact Allan when I have the facts.

 

Predator dude. I understand the desire to get an easy "ballpark" yes or no answer, but is it not an oxymoron to ask for a ballpark answer to a detailed engineering question?

I've talked to Futral staff a few times and each time learned more about the variables involved with PtoV. I didn't realize how much the valve job alone could impact clearence issues.

We're pushing the envelope trying to make more power out of our LSx motors. The only for certain answer is that stock heads with stock valves will clear the pistons when using the stock cam and valave train.

Don't mean to be be flippent, you've been helpful to me and I can apreicaite your being out of the country. I live in a real rural area and finding parts can be a PITA I'm still using your compression calculator playing with all the different possibilities.

Citing the fact that Candy is married and so am I...I'll withhold any comments about talking to a sweet southern accented young lady with more knowledge about motors than I do being any kind of a turn on

 

hey ssheets.
Last I looked cometic didn't offer a .042 gasket.
They had .045 and a .040
When using a .040 gasket you will get the 11.1 CR your after with no milling of the heads. With no milling and the .045 gasket you get just over 10.85:1 CR.
I would mill the heads about 6-8 thousands and use the .045 gasket for the compression you seek, or dont mill at all and use the .040 gasket.

As far as clearence goes.
I would flycut and be safe. If I was a beting man I would bet it dosen't fit without flycuting.
Just my oponion. The valve job will be a big factor.

 

I'm staying conservative with the Vette. Want something smaller than that. F11, on a 114 is probably perfect cam for me.

Bruce

 

Yeah and $150 to $200 with a 3 week lead time. TSI has them in stock though. We'll see what the cahmbers CC at and go from there. If I can get the chambers down to 60cc with no more than .04-6" milling I'll just run the stock 0.053" graphites and call it good.

At least that sounds good for now...I'll talk to Allan when I get the cc numbers in and see what he suggests.

I'm definitely going to have to measure up first if need be I might have to buy the Cometics or just settle for 10.8:1 or so????

 

just a side not boys, i called futral today about some stuff and i agree, Candy is awesome...she sounds HOT on the phone, and her reccomendations were great as well!!!

 

Well it is hot down there in LA this time of year

 

Why do I have a feeling that the tech questions are going to increase now?(...as if they were not already slammed with calls.)

Oh well,....I hope the sales fallow

Candy,
Thanks for your time today!

 

Yep it was pretty hot today, dont know if its the weather or talking about cars all day

 

oh snap!!! hehe, thanks again Candy

 

Candy,I been trying to get someone on the phone for about 2 weeks now. when is a good time to call?? could you pm me a price on a dyno tune?

 

Im almost positive I left you a voice mail about the dyno tuning. But just sent you a PM.

Thanks
Candy

 

I tried calling all day today too. When I purchased my cam package we included a gasket set, but I didn't know at the time which gasket to use ( I still don't). Since I had the cam package sent to my builder I never saw the invoice and don't know if I was charged for it or not? (I told Kip to put in on my bill, just not sure if he did?) So I was going to ask that and what head gaskets you'all (souther influx ) have in stock.

Also, when my builder go tthe cam package he unpacked everything expecting to debur the springs and retainers, but to his surprise everything had been hand cleaned and was ready to go. He told me everything I bought looked top quality. This is from an old time engine builder that has quite a resume.

Thanks again and I'll try calling tomorrow when I get a chance.

 

I agree SSheets,
What meant by "ballpark figure" is will it fit without flycutting. I cannot flycut here so if cam is borderline, then suggest a close alternative that will fit.
All cams should be degreed anyways so it will be "checked" anyways.
But I do not want to get the FM9, only to find out I need to flycut and then I have to ship back (one way shipping cost me ($150+))
Now FM7 is too small and within my actual cam range.
Perhaps a FM8 1/2