Need some tips on a cam for a 427 S.O. in a 65 Comet A/FX replica. In my ERA Cobra I ran a custom Crane Solid-Lifter Roller after my Crane mechanical lifter cam destroyed itself on start-up. I was never able to nail down the cause--poor
oil, soft cam, no one knows. But Crane made it right.
After living with a solid lifter roller for a few years, I became concerned about heavy spring pressures and rumors that these cams are only good for 5-6K miles before causing trouble.
I'm looking for a good street cam--2500-5500 RPM--good sound in a finished car that will weigh approx. 3200 pounds.
Are mechanical solid lifters the way to go or do you have a hydraulic lifter model to recommend? Car will not be raced---just street duty.
It has a w/ratio David Kee Toploader 4 speed with either a 3:89 or 4:10 gear with a 27-28 inch rear tire.
Would you run stock Ford rocker set-up or go to something aftermarket?
Thanks-Dandy Don