cam change... will it sound better?

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cam change... will it sound better?

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hey guys, i have a 1970 f250 with a 360 stock engine except 2 flowmasters out the back.
i wanted to ask what is the best cam shaft to install in my truck?
i like the way my truck sounds but wanted a little more louder and give it that nice tone at idle, would installing
a bigger cam make this happen?
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With stock or close to stock compression this is the one to get:

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It's just a mild cam though so don't expect a serious lope to it. I have it in my 390 and am happy with it.

FWIW the 902 is the same as a 901, the 902 is a kit with the lifters and cam. The 901 is just the cam.
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The 941 is supposed to be a good one if you've beefed up your compression. From what I've read, I have no personal experience with it though. And I'm not positive, but I seem to recall that you can't use the stock rockers and valve springs with it. :2cents:
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You want to change the cam just for more "sound"? At what price? You can get a really wild one that will lope like a 3 legged horse but I don't think you would be happy driving it.
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ToughOldFord wrote:The 941 is supposed to be a good one if you've beefed up your compression. From what I've read, I have no personal experience with it though. And I'm not positive, but I seem to recall that you can't use the stock rockers and valve springs with it. :2cents:
I have the 941 and I used the stock rockers. I'd recommend adjustable rockers though.
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willowbilly3 wrote:You want to change the cam just for more "sound"? At what price? You can get a really wild one that will lope like a 3 legged horse but I don't think you would be happy driving it.

Correct. We used to call 'em "Dairy Queen" cams. Sound good loping thru the parking lot...and won't scatter s@*t with a shovel. Check comp cams & see what they have in the 262-266 range. Might not lope as hard, but you'll be a lot happier with the performance.
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The Crane 901/902 cam has a really good rep with the FE truck engines. It outperforms anything Comp offers in the same range. You do need the correct valvesprings for the 901 and adjustables would be a smart move. The 901 does have a healthy truck lope to it at idle. It's a cam that sounds excellent in a low compression engine with a very heavy load in the 2500-3500 range.
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