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Originally Posted by Keithc8
We do these engines all the time and have a lot of dyno feed back as well as real word use feed back. I can get any camshaft done in a restro-fit for you from Comp Cams for 299.00. We use a steel core on our cams to keep from having any gear wear problems on the camshaft that Comp has had on some of the standard cores, I know because I have replaced them. You can do a retro valley trey and guides and all you have to do is drill two 1/4 holes in the valley using the trey for a guide. You than can use the Ford Racing hydraulic roller lifters for 120.00, the retro kit is 49.00 so you see it gets you out pretty cheap and works just like the factory stuff. I have done a 1000 this way over the years. I can get you the Ford Racing indexable timing set that is a double roller for 69.00 along with pushrods and anything else that you might need. Feel free to call me at 870-246-7460 and we will get you a custom camshaft that will work great for you along with anything else that you need. Thanks, Keith Craft
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It turns out that my short block builder called to ask me if I wanted him to select a "true roller" block or a "conversion" block for my short block build that he is starting on now. So I have a choice that I was not aware of when I ordered the build.
I would asume that I will tell him that a "true roller block" which will allow me to use a standard circle roller cam instead of having to use a "retro fit" small circle cam is the best choice so that is what I will tell him tomorrow unless anyone here can think of a reason to do otherwise.
I did not know I would have this choice when I ordered but since I do wouldn't it be best to use the later vintage roller block that will accept the standard roller cams?
If anyone thinks of any reason that this is not best, let me know ASAP.
I'm going to call Keith Craft tomorrow about grinding me a custom cam for my build since he was kind enough to offer his services which are famous for their quality and his expertise in all things Cobra and all things engine build. I'm sure he will tell me which block type I would be best with when we talk about my choices.
I want to sincerely thank all of you for giving me a lot of valuable information and setting me set off on the right track. I now have just about all the goodies I needed to start this journey and will keep all posted on the progress as it comes together. Since it is my first build at age 62 I'm sure it will be a slow and careful one, so don't expect it to get done in a week or two as many of you might be able to accomplish it. It may take a lot longer but the important thing is that I take enough time to be careful and not make mistakes by rushing something until I fully and thouroughly understand it.
I'm sure I will need lots of extra advice along the way from time to time and you are all a great resource for me and other Cobra addicts to call upon. This web site and these forums are a Godsend for guys llike me who have a lot of passion but only very little knowledge. Without this resource and the help of members like yourselves I and many others would never be able to do or even try to do the things we dare try and do with the help of this fantastic Cobra community.
Thanks! Don
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