Mark C.

"Fred of AZ" <Lee.Fredrickson@nospamstarband.net> wrote in message
news:5455v19prslpvioo0crfg1orqmfrk8mhas@4ax.com...
>I have a 65 2+2 with a 289 and a toploader 4 speed. The rear end is
> the stock 8" with 2.70 gears. The car is going to the bodyshop and
> paint booth this year, and while it's there, I plan on doing some work
> on the motor. The car is sort of a daily driver...don't drive it
> EVERY day. I'd like to get it setup to do some really serious freeway
> flying. I live out here in rural Arizona, and not into the drag scene
> anymore. But, I do enjoy opening it up out here in the lonely
> stretches!
>
> I'm going to keep the 289 and the 4 speed. I plan on going with some
> better breathing heads because I still have the stock ones on the
> motor. I've got an Edelbrock Performer 289 manifold with a Holley 600
> double-pump carb for induction, and just upgraded a Motorcraft dual
> point distributor with a Pertronix kit. And still have a set of
> either Blackjack or Hedman headers on the motor, that I bought over 25
> years ago, and they're still hanging in there.
>
> My biggest question is the cam...what kind, specs, duration, lift,
> etc. would be best to go with for top end speed with the above parts.
> Any info is most appreciated.
>
> Fred of AZ


Go with a matched set from Edelbrock. A performer cam would be nice. I'd
recommend a 3.00:1 rear gear for better all around performance. If your
holley gets tired pick up an Edl. 1406 carb. It's also rated at 600 CFM. If
you decide to stay with those tall gears you may consider getting a smaller
500 cfm carb (1405) for snappier acceleration around town and better
economy.

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Mark
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