Stock cam suggestions

[AC932]

Finally getting around to rebuilding the 302 in my 74. Does anyone have a source for a stock cam? Seems the Sealed Power OE replacement isn't available , and I can't find anything identical.

I'm open to suggestions on other grinds too. This is my daily driver, so I'm mostly concerned with MPG/ drivability. I baby this thing, probably never get above 3000 RPM. Was also hoping to get away with stock valve springs.

 

[cs_88]

This is the cam I’m running in my 351W.
It’s a very common grind and a good cam for a Bronco.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-k4400

 

[bronkenn]

Call Comp Cams and they can grind you the exact one you want according to your specs.

 

[B RON CO]

Hi, in my opinion a stock cam is a compromise for all cars, be it stick or automatic, big car or small car, young driver or senior, etc.
I would look at RV hydraulic cam and lifter kits. All the cam companies and performance vendors have them. You can upgrade for more low end torque and the engine will have a smooth idle.
Good luck

 

[rguest3]

The Comp Cams Flat Tappet XE256H will do great for you.

 

[Timstrk]

CS_88 has the deal. I run the same one. 351 cam in a 302. Good power on the low end and power right off idle. Smooth. Good choice.

 

[B.ranch]

I run a summit k3600 not stock but is pleasant

 

[Broncobowsher]

Howards Cams. It may not be a stock cam, but they have some that are near stock and will work with stock valve springs.

They are also the company that makes the house brand cams for Summit Racing. I had a question about there house cam once and they just forwarded me to the supplier, Howard's cams. https://www.howardscams.com/products/category/camshafts-and-cam-lifter-sets

 

[gr8scott]

The Comp Cams Flat Tappet XE256H will do great for you.

I recently installed this cam, so far loving it. It does require new valve springs.

Prior to that I ran this cam. Super smooth idle, great drivability, rated from idle to 5500 rpm, can use stock valve springs.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-2122

 

[Broncobowsher]

I recently installed this cam, so far loving it. It does require new valve springs.

Prior to that I ran this cam. Super smooth idle, great drivability, rated from idle to 5500 rpm, can use stock valve springs.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-2122

That same cam is sold by everyone. Summit house grind K3600 (lift is .001" more which I call BS as the old catalog shows the exact same numbers). Ford Motorsports has had the same grind since the 80s. I've seen it in a half dozen other places. Even pulling the cam cards they are identical in all the specs.

I like it, but it is probably a little aggressive for how the original poster stated his planned use. This cam is real happy spinning up to 5500 and has a slight choppy idle to it. Very drivable. But for someone who states they never get over 3000 RPM, a little more mild/stock cam would fit better. Howards has several cams with powerbands starting under 1000 and ending in the 4000 range. Give them a call and talk with tech support.

 

[gr8scott]

I like it, but it is probably a little aggressive for how the original poster stated his planned use.

Hey BB, you talking about the Comp Cams XE256H? Yeah, too aggressive for what he wants.
The Edelbrock 2122 is not aggressive at all. Powerband is Idle to 5500rpm

 

[Broncobowsher]

As much as I think every flat tappet 302 should have been built with that Edelbrock performer cam, I think that is more than ideal for his needs. The bulk of the power is above his max speed. A milder cam would fit the lower powerband better. That's why I was suggesting calling Howard's Cams and ask for advise from a cam maker that makes very mild camshafts.

 

[AC932]

Thanks all for the replies!

@Broncobowsher, really like the look of the stuff on Howards website, I'll get in contact with them and see what they suggest.

I did look at the 2122 and Summit equivalents, but figgered that didn't match my shift points of ~10 and 20 MPH. If something from Howards don't work, I'll probably go with that.

 

[NGABronco]

Don't certain cams change the firing order?? From old 302 to late 302 or the 351 firing order??%)%)

 

[Broncobowsher]

Don't certain cams change the firing order?? From old 302 to late 302 or the 351 firing order??%)%)

Yes, but with a carb it doesn't matter. So long as you put the spark plug wires on the right holes.