can anybody give me stock cam spec. for a 2300. 1974 for info. would like to know for a base line on starting some engine mods.
No stock specs, specifically, but a lot of info here: http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/ (http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/). Click on "Cams" in the left-hand menu. It seems to me that the Ranger cam is very similar to the Pinto cam.
Rick Byrnes is a Ford engineer who raced (drag and land speed) a Merkur, eventually setting a record for "production class" of over 200 mph at Bonneville.
Mike
Quote from: Mike Modified on December 06, 2009, 11:09:59 PM
No stock specs, specifically, but a lot of info here: http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/ (http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/). Click on "Cams" in the left-hand menu. It seems to me that the Ranger cam is very similar to the Pinto cam.
Rick Byrnes is a Ford engineer who raced (drag and land speed) a Merkur, eventually setting a record for "production class" of over 200 mph at Bonneville.
Mike
just checked out the site you recommened. Lot of info. Many ideas when it comes to putting a motor togather. Thanks for the reply,
The stock lift is .399, I don't have any duration specs but I do know that the Merkur and T/C turbo cams have different duration specs.
How about the stock lift on a Mustang roller cam? Or the ranger roller cams? If you swap the stock pinto cam for a roller cam, are you retaining the same specs?
Quote from: 71pintoracer on December 07, 2009, 08:22:09 PM
The stock lift is .399, I don't have any duration specs but I do know that the Merkur and T/C turbo cams have different duration specs.
Great that helps. trying to get a base line to work off of for engine mod. going to be a street car with carb.
Quote from: dave1987 on December 07, 2009, 11:04:36 PM
How about the stock lift on a Mustang roller cam? Or the ranger roller cams? If you swap the stock pinto cam for a roller cam, are you retaining the same specs?
.390 for the roller
Thanks! What impact is made when swapping the the two cams, if any? Would it be noticeable?
Dave, apart from the roller being more efficent I'm not sure if there is a noticeable gain in power. I know I have read on here of others doing the swap, maybe do a search and send a PM?
I did the swap on my 78's 2.3 this year. No difference aside from the thing starting a bit easier and the engine running a wee bit smoother. Wasn't sure if I was supposed to notice anything different though.