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Dusty_CJ7 
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 Topic: Anyone running the Comp Cams 292?Posted: Feb/25/2016 at 3:17pm |
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I haven't read many first hand reviews of the comp 292 cam. I know, it's big. Just hoping to hear from someone who runs it
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RamblinMan
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Posted: Feb/25/2016 at 3:52pm |
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It's big for a hydraulic flat tappet cam (244@.050 on 110 LSA) and old tech but size of the engine is important. It's in the realm of the biggest I would run without going to solid. I run a 239/249@.050 hydraulic flat tappet, so I'm in the same ballpark. Any bigger and I would switch to solid.
It's ENORMOUS in a 290 or 304, really big in an a 343 or 360, kinda rowdy in a 390 or 401. There are much better cams out there, The 292 Magnum comp cam has been on the market since the early '80's. I've run them in a couple of things years ago. Most memorable was a 302 Ford and that motor was SUPER ROWDY with it. I eventually downsized to a Ford Motorsports 303 grind for less lift but similar duration. I personally prefer a split duration cam and Ultradyne by Bullet is my absolute favorite. I wouldn't run a 292 Magnum unless I already had it in hand and was on such a tight budget, I couldn't afford to spend $160 on a custom grind. FYI, asking for a cam recommendation and or brand, is kind of like asking what kind of woman people recommend. EVERY ONE WILL SAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT, AND EVERYONE WILL HAVE A HORROR STORY. EDIT: From your other topic, it looks like you're running a 401. It will lope pretty good with a 292, but would be streetable. You can get away without a high stall converter, but it will really benefit from a 2800-3000 stall converter. But I stick by my assertion that a split duration is better and there are more modern lobe profiles. Edited by RamblinMan - Feb/25/2016 at 4:02pm |
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Dusty_CJ7
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Posted: Feb/25/2016 at 4:54pm |
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Thanks for the input. I'm just getting excited to run this thing! Been thinking about it for way too long now! Rowdy is the goal. Sort of wishing I had done more research on cams before everything went together and opted for something a little more modern, but I can't imagine it being a disappointment
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Posted: Feb/25/2016 at 6:55pm |
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Ran one in my 401 Gremlin back in the late '80's. Had alot of bottom end and pulled hard. Torker intake, Fuel Curve prepped 750(flowed 900 cfm)3500 stall convertor, 4:56 gears.
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[QUOTE=Dusty_CJ7]I haven't read many first hand reviews of the comp 292 cam. I know, it's big. Just hoping to hear from someone who runs it [/QUOTE Here`s the Magnum 292...I did swap it out for a custom grind Schneider..It turns on at about 2,800 to 3,000 rpm and pulls through the whole power band...This cam will be going in my sons 401 Concord build https://youtu.be/_LThF6v7seg
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ADAM12MATADOR
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I agree 100 %. The car was a purpose built street race car, a rollerskate. Glass fenders, hood, lexan side glaas/rear window. Suspension was leaf spring with floaters. Still have the car and am in the middle of rebuilding it. Swapped in a Comp 565 solid, upped the compression, 4500 stall w/transbrake and changed the suspension to a 4 link. I do think that the 292 is a great cam with the right combo. It is old tech but does the job.
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one bad rambler
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Posted: Feb/25/2016 at 9:01pm |
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I personally think the cam is out dated...thats why i switched it out..were still not 100% sure it will be reused but for my sons engine i would like a hydraulic grind to start
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68 AMX 390 4 Speed,68 American,64 American 2 Door Wagon Altered Wheelbase,78 Concord Build 360,727,8.8
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It makes some good power... I have been trying different combos and still have one more change to make...Here is some Rear Wheel Dyno Numbers... You can see where the power turns on...
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I had one in a 360 that was in my Gremlin, Iron heads, 11:1 Compression, Torker and a 780 CFM Holley Vac sec
Best was 11.14 @ 118 Mph ( 2888 lbs race weight w/driver ) It really dosen´t pull hard until 3000 rpm and at 4000 rpm its pulling HARD |
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6.212 @ 117.01 - 1/8 Mile 9.785 @ 133.11 - 1/4 Mile https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCikyNqrfpMB8VzLd910Hkhg https://rbjracing1.wixsite.com/website |
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