What is the stock specs for a 289 camshaft?

**andysam** · 10-24-2002, 11:59 PM

I have allways wondered this. I was building a new shortblock, and wanted to get a .488 lift cam that i had in my old engine. But summit was out of them, so i opted for the .460intake, and the .476ex. how much of a difference will this make in power?

And does anyone know the specs for like a 66 289ci mustang engine, and like a 1969 302ci mustang engine. Same size?

**HitmanKB** · 10-25-2002, 12:05 AM

A 68 289 as well?
[addsig]

**andysam** · 10-25-2002, 12:11 AM

What?
where did you get 68 from?
no I have a 66, and i was wondering if it was the same as a 69 302ci.

**mstngjoe** · 10-25-2002, 12:36 AM

For all intents and purposes, the cam you bought from Summit has about the same performance characteristics as the stock 289/302 cams for 66 and 69 respectively.

In other words it is a stock cam and will limit performance accordingly. You would never be able to tell the difference between what you bought and what you wanted to buy.

Good for a grocery getter[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
[addsig]

**andysam** · 10-25-2002, 02:39 AM

I have heard that the stock on like a 289 was .390 inch lift. i didnt know if that is true or not? Sound too little?

**HitmanKB** · 10-25-2002, 03:55 AM

I was saying my 68 as well as your 66 to anyone that could answer your question[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img].
[addsig]

**mstngjoe** · 10-25-2002, 08:59 AM

This is a page from Bob Mannel's excellent book on SBF. Scanned with his permission.

The C3AZ-6250-V was used in the 64-69 289/302. The C9OZ was also a 69 302 cam.

[addsig]

**yates367** · 11-06-2002, 12:28 AM

Heres a spec sheet website for ford.
http://www.pinn.net/~nascar/ford.htm
this has all different years.

85 mustang gt.



All content © FordMuscle, LLC. \| Ford® is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company. \| FordMuscle.com is not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company.