Now, if you're curious, my cam is a 60 year old technology Ford “K” cam, and it is installed with a 109 ICL and has a LSA of 114 degrees and 245 degrees of both intake and exhaust duration when measured at .050”. It is one step milder than the cam used in their hi-riser engines, that had the same lobe specifications, but a tighter LSA, which made it a bit rougher.
Here is the graph of the specs. Now remember, cams have come a long way since 1963 and someone like Brent L. could whip up a cam that will beat mine in every way. But, I picked this cam for the sound, the smell and it performs quite well and is not a horrific bear when I'm caught in traffic. It's lightly rough in traffic but not terribly. And I chose it after talking it all over with my builder. Yes, a cam has a smell. A cam has a soul. And a cam has the ability to reach out and grab you. In choosing what goes in your FE, it is maybe the most important parts choice you make. But, if you make a mistake you can always replace it, so don't sweat it. Just try and get it right the first time.
