Why I bought the Comp Cam XE266HR camshaft for my SBF 5.0 Foxbody Mustang - Ride Along and MORE!

In this video I explain why I decided to install the ‪@Compcams1976‬ XE266HR camshaft in my SBF 302 5.0 Foxbody Mustang, and I take you for a ride along to show you how it performs in real world driving driving experiences. For anyone wondering if this is the cam you should use in your upcoming build, this video is for you!
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[@franciscoaponte5933]

Love your channel ❤️

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!!!

[@westinkamari5560]

I realize Im quite randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@randytrivitt6539]

@@KASLCustoms Awesome video I'm looking for a good low-end to top end cam myself for my budget biled GT40 explorer motor going into my sn95 project mustang!! Been trying to find a cam RPM range of 1, 250 too 6,250!! If they make a cam in the RPM range I've been searching everywhere!! Mustangs and Ford in general rules power to weight ratio all the way!! It's my obsession besides!! I've had too many crap from gm!! Government motors junk!! That's what I always say GM stands for!! Don't take it the wrong way there is a few good looking Chevys and powerhouses in them out there but the gm is not my thing!! LOL...😂😂😂🤫👍👍

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahaha thx buddy! Yes this is a good cam

[@franciscoaponte5933]

Hey Kasl Happy Holidays quick guesting my 92 mustang gt convertible is running hot can u give me a hint what it might could be thnx my brother

[@knievel8727]

You described exactly how a cam can make a driving experience different from stock. I have a XE274HR in my 91 notch I just picked up. The extra care and difficulty in driving in traffic and the manual steering in mine are things I like. Plus the lope is always worth it lol.

[@knievel8727]

Actually I’m not sure I like the manual steering yet lol. I love it my Lotus Elise and my dads RX7 but those cars are light.

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol - #camlife 😂👊

[@fadedvet]

Did I have to change your piston or rod's for your xe274hr

[@zachheindl8619]

Wondering if the XE274HR would be a better choice for my 331 build in my Bronco, but that cam also mentioned a 2500rpm torque converter.

[@gndoug]

I am using this cam in a 347 build I'm putting together right now. When I degreed the cam I got 0.557 intake valve lift, 0.577 exhaust valve lift, 220/228 durations @0.050. I ended up having to advance the cam 2 degrees from "dot to dot" to set it at the 108 intake centerline. This is with trickflow 170's with 1.6 ratio rockers and using solid lifters to degree it.

[@gordonflash8976]

How you have presented your experience with the cam was great, very user friendly info.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@stephenroberts7816]

This is great real world info man! I love it. That may be my next cam.

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on! I’m glad you liked it. I was worried that guys/gals would have wanted more statistical data but I guess that’s what the web is for 👍👊. Thanks for reaching out my friend 🙏

[@GT-Fresh-rp9qr]

She is sweet as always, perfect choice on the camshaft seems like the performance is on point.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!

[@stevenchovan4823]

I was looking at this exact set up for a 306. You just put to bed my rabbit hole I've been going down. Thanks

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahaha glad I could help 😉👊

[@eddiefalcon8316]

Another wonderful. Vid, have to keep looking I need something for stop and go traffic

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy 👍

[@tfleisch007]

New to the channel & am loving it from way down here in sunny south Florida. I’m in the process of selecting a cam for my black on black 92’ notchback (which I bought new when I was in high school). She’s only got 39k miles on her & is as clean as yours. She’s got an old SN-89 Paxton making 8lbs of boost, 24# injectors, 73mm C&L mass air, 65mm throttle body, 3.55’s, Tremec 3550, 155lph fuel pump, bbk 1-5/8” shorty headers w/ MAC off road h-pipe into 40 series flow masters, aluminum driveshaft, all urethane bushings, Eibach springs, shocks & struts, MM rear control arms & steering shaft. I’m getting ready to install a set of fully ported TFS 170cc Track Heat heads, Harland sharp 1.6 rockers, & an extrude hone ported Track Heat intake. I’m stuck between the XE270HR & your cam. Difference is yours has 112 degrees of lobe separation versus 114 degrees for the XE270HR I’m looking at. I wonder if the low rpm bucking would be less noticeable with 114 degrees of lobe separation as it should in theory idle a bit smoother. The XE270HR has slightly less valve lift as well 0.512 for both intake & exhaust versus 0.544 & 0.555 respectively for your cam. I want it to run as smoothly as possible at low rpm (below 2k) while still offering a significant power increase over the stock cam especially given the aforementioned future mods. Decisions decisions! Keep up the great work on the videos.

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey bud! Thanks for reaching out!! That sounds like a very nice car you have there! You have very good points. Between your port work, and the blower, you are definitely going to be moving more air then I do. There have been some folks that have commented on here saying that they have chosen the 270 over the 266. I’m sure if you reached out to them they wouldn’t mind giving you their experience with the 270. All of them seem like very solid folks. Sorry I could be of more help... I would definitely be asking the same questions if I was in your boat. Thanks for reaching out and keep me posted on what you decide 🙏👍👊

[@TAxPHOXX]

Super helpful. Appreciate the candor and demonstration of how it drives

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!

[@johnjones-zw1xo]

Comp cam xe266hr and afr165 heads with edelbrock performer2 intake, dyno proven Bad Ass Combo.

[@KASLCustoms]

Amen brother!

[@rowdyfellasmotorsports6319]

Your build sounds a lot like mine, I went with the xe264hr-14 tfs 170 heads and the old-school performer 5.0 intake. It was built for the same purpose. Really dig your channel and car.

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice!!! Thx buddy. I really appreciate that 🙏👍

[@surreallife777]

Finally, someone who is sensible and understands that for a streetcar it’s just not just about horse power, it’s about the characteristics of the engine that make the car an exciting and fast car on the street. The saying that “the more horsepower the better” is nonsense. I have been telling people this for years, which is that it is better to have a lower horsepower engine that is responsive all the way through the rpm range as compared a high-performance street engine that makes horsepower and torque high in the rpm range. For example, a lot of people who have very high horsepower engines in Fox mfor example are puzzled when they are beaten on the street by cars that has have half the horsepower that they have. I’ve driven in some cars that had normally aspirated engines that were pushing 600 to 650 hp, but the cars were boring to drive on the street because they were unresponsive up until 4500 RPM. Not only that, but where in the city are you going shift through all the gears ⚙️ uwith a 650 - 700 hp fox body mustang? I used to own a limited number number 23, 1993 fox body mustang by a company named Auto Kraft. I never liked Porsches, because I thought they were ugly and overrated Volkswagens with engines behind the rear wheels. I guess in 2004 I drove the 996 Porsche and 1991 Porsche Boxster S and both cars were boring to drive because of the engines were so unresponsive and flat. On the other hand the Fox Body Mustang was much more thrilling to drive than the Porsche. Magazines were giving these Porsches great lap times around tracks only because is he you’re on a race track rpm range is really low 4500 RPM. The owners son at factory five has a 400 hp fox body and his father told me that this car is extremely fast on the street because it was responsive all the way through the rpm range.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you and thanks you for sharing your stories and experience!

[@elliottbutts153]

👍🏻 XE274HR is what I picked to run in my 306 I am putting together. Nothing wrong with the 266 either

[@KASLCustoms]

Yeah buddy!!! That’s the 274 is the original one I had recommended but I picked the 266 because of the lower power window. Truthfully, I’m not sure if a guy would even notice the difference in the old : “seat of the pants dyno...?”

[@elliottbutts153]

KASL Customs I agree. Not too much difference

[@elliottbutts153]

KASL Customs And to add I bet you can’t hear the difference either, at idle with the exhaust chop. Probably sound the same.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yup agreed

[@TheInfamousProject]

Good video! Who doesn't like a good lope!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx brother!!! So true 💯

[@ollelinderholm8996]

Hi from Stockholm, Sweden. Great 👍 informative video, I have exactly the same experiences with stock vs Comp..tried a few different combos and cams for my 88 (now) Mass Air, 5 speed vert. I even ran the XE264hr with speed density still controlling the motor and got it to “behave” pretty well..yet, severe traffic and 2.73 gear combined with the 264 Comp was not for the “inexperienced” driver 😁..like you said.

[@KASLCustoms]

Hello my friend!! Thank you for watching and reaching out! Yes very good points made! Send some Swedish Snus to Canada for me 😉👊. Take care my friend 🙏👍

[@VernLeRoy1962]

shouldn't you be running a 3.25 gear, even a 3.40 Rear Gear would work with a T5 trans.

[@garythompsonjr.2566]

I like the info. I really like a nice sounding cam that performs very well! It seems that you made a very good choice. Keep rocking bro!!!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏 and the same to you 👍👊

[@6spd85notch]

Nicely done. I went with the Comp xe282hr cam with my 347 Afr 185s rpm air gap intake and Aed 750 carb. 4.30s in the rear with a 6 speed and the car runs and drives great. A little chugging but they’re not Cadillacs. I can literally go out driving in the morning and drive it alll day and I still don’t want to get out of the car. Like you said they’re really fun cars and as long as you’re still having fun that’s what matters. Long tube headers and 3 inch Flownasters and tailpipes like music to my ears. Lol Cool videos man keep them coming.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! Wow that sounds like a very strong car you’ve built!!!

[@dennisrobinson8008]

That combination makes about 475hp/440ftlb. Just talked with a dude with a similar setup.

[@sbf_fox2434]

I have the XE266HR in my 90. I actually had to widen the valve notches on the intake side with GT40 heads. You mentioned the alphabet cams are very old grinds. Ironically the XE266HR is getting to be pretty old too. I bought mine twenty years ago.

[@KASLCustoms]

Oh wow! Yes you are correct on the age of this comp design. That said, if it ain’t broke, why fox it 😉. I do not know for sure but I think it’s safe to assume the alphabet cams and their technology are at least double - if not triple that in age 🤷‍♂️. All that said, thanks for reaching out. I always love when people share their own experiences because others can pull info from the comments which helps them and the community 👌👌👌

[@Jkush463]

I just built this same combo, glad to hear it rips thanks for the video!

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir! Thanks for checking it out 👍

[@bobfisher9452]

You know your car sir, great video! Thanks for the info.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thanks buddy!!!

[@mccoyji]

That low rpm deal just soured me on cam changes. Still sounds like turbo with good sounding mufflers might be my way to go. 🙂

[@jasonkaiser1292]

Good video man! I got a 91 Fox with the exact same cam, AFR 165’s, TrickFlow Street intake, 3:73 gears, stock bottom end! I absolutely love this cam as it is a perfect cam for a weekend cruiser Fox👌🏻👌🏻

[@KASLCustoms]

Thanks very much! Yes I totally agree. It’s a great step up from the stock torque curve that we all know and love!!! 🦊👍

[@mustangstuff7213]

How much HP and torque? Any idea?

[@NewEdgeDesigns]

Good info man thanks..I have a 4.6 new edge but I’m sure the same basic rules apply as far as keeping low end torque wich is why these cars r so much fun and I plan on keeping...

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx bud! Yes I agree 💯

[@wadestewart901]

Awesome info. I live in Memphis, TN which is ho.e of Comp Cams. I have the Anderson Ford Motorslorts N-41. Its a bit the same. Lurches below 1500. I want to go with a Terminator x computer management system. I think alot of the lurch can be tuned out..solid car love the content!

[@KASLCustoms]

Hello sir!!! Thank you very much for the kind words. The lurch is annoying but if you know it’s there, one can manage. I have had the car tuned by a very brilliant fella which leads me to believe that the lurch I have cannot be “tuned” any better than it currently is. Thanks again for reaching out 🙏👍

[@joey6119]

You did a good job explaining the cam

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@WesternReloader]

My combo is 332 (30 over 331Scat) forged Mahle pistons, Weiand street warrior, blueprint alum heads 2.02/1.60 valves 190 runner, summit 600 carb 1” wood spacer 1 5/8” ceramic coated shorties, 4 speed top loader, 34” tires 3.73 gears LSD front and rear, in a 4600lb 1980 Bronco. It’s a good combo, great midrange,

[@KASLCustoms]

Jez, sounds strong!!! 💪

[@WesternReloader]

@@KASLCustoms it’s perfect for my setup. It’s built for rowing gears, fun stuff

[@KASLCustoms]

That’s awesome!!!

[@msk3905]

I thought that I was the only person who referred to their motor as a 332ci...to me 331.7ci is 332ci not the 331ci everyone says

[@WesternReloader]

@@msk3905 round up! I always do

[@stevenwatts586]

its both for me i like to hear a good cam but im also shopping around.

[@KASLCustoms]

Depending on what you’re looking for, this one is a beauty 👍

[@zztop7306]

These days unless you're running something with an insaley low LSA or just a honkin cam, it's usually the tune when it bucks down low. I had a 98 SS camaro with 243 heads and a fast 92 intake and it had a donkey dick cam in it when I bought it (TSP magic stick 4, didn't much like it with 3.55s in the rear, felt soggy driving around town) but it had great manners. Never bucked on me even when poking around a parking lot.

[@derrickdaniels9947]

"New Subscriber" I just inherit my dad's 93 GT 5.0 Mustang. He purchased this Little Red Fox new. Now only 88K miles. After watching several of your videos and enjoyed them all, I now know I need to add my favor. All stock expect the K&N Cold air and the flowmaster 40 exhaust system. In my younger days of hot-rodding I ran the comp cams. I truly like the sound of the XE266HR but just looking for one as you stated, "slide in and go..." Are there any changes needed to sport the XE266HR.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you sir! I'm glad you liked the videos! Congrats on the car. It sounds like a real beauty! To be honest, I did not do any homework regarding using this cam with the stock heads and subsequent components so I am not sure. All that said, I do know that there is a lot of information regarding the Ford Motorsport "Alphabet" camshafts online which will show you which cam you can run with stock heads etc. I hope that helps. Thanks again for reaching out!

[@foxperformance4536]

Awesome video! Mine lurches too with my comp cam.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you! Yeah, I have found little work arounds but If someone else drives the car, it can cause some grief for sure...

[@NextLevelTruth]

Haha “it’s like a 2 stroke dirt bike”.. totally get what you mean. I have a mildly modded 03 cobra with aftermarket clutch and you have to know how to drive it to say the least! That happy spot!

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahahaha so true bud! She’s not a car you just throw the keys to anyone to drive 😂👊

[@NextLevelTruth]

@@KASLCustoms oh exactly ! I love your channel buddy. Love your sense of humor 😆. “Were in a day where people appreciate the fox body and You don’t want to be that guy that everyone’s looking at” ... the lurch 😆 that part was funny. And keeping the mustangs out of the crowds part! I’ve got a few channels on KZbin. I usually don’t comment on the car stuff with this user name much so I keep them all separate. So I may start commenting from another “FBG” name in the future. Hope to stay in touch and watch more of your videos! I got some catching up to do and 90s-2000s mustangs are my hobby! Great content

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahaha thx my friend! I really appreciate that! As a newbie in the KZbin world, it’s always nice to hear that your personality is shining through. I’ll be honest, I watch my videos back sometimes and just cringe because it’s not natural at all for me to film myself 😂. Thanks again for reaching out and I will make sure I check your stuff out too. Stay in touch my friend 🙏👊👍

[@NextLevelTruth]

@@KASLCustoms I like that you are so personal and take the time to reach out! It seems like when folks get popular or the channel gets big that personal stuff stops and I think people admire that! Yea I’m actually thinking about doing video like this. I just got back yesterday from my little road trip to pick up my dream car. I sold my 93 Cobra for it, so I went all in! Such a happy time to be alive, these cars can really put a smile on our faces! I’m a one car kind of man!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thanks bud! I absolutely love chatting with everyone. The coolest part is most of these people I will never get the opportunity to meet face to face but because of the power of the internet, I get a chance to. Its like being at a world wide car show!!! I'm super grateful that people are enjoying my stuff and hope that they know how much I appreciate their friendships

[@fuddmethen]

almost bought this cam, ended up with the anderson n-41, which actually fairly similar

[@KASLCustoms]

I’ve heard good things about the Anderson too 👊👊👊

[@NorthernPerformanceGroup]

Anderson makes a nice cam tho

[@KASLCustoms]

Yup agreed

[@erikturner5073]

Great video!! Your cam will make for a great driver/power maker with great DRIVABILITY. I run a Lunati cams 51014 cam with Windsor Sr. heads Milled to 58cc. It makes really good power with diecent drivability. Not that I'm older I would like more drivability, and I find myself missing my old E303 which is another great cam that I've used with the same aforementioned heads and the power was still good, with the E303 having much better vacuum and drivability. Having good heads help the mild E- cam contrary to what some folks may say. Can't put any performance cam with stock E7 heads and expect good results. The E-cam WORKS! Lastly as far as so called old cams go. The favored TFS stage 1 is about as old as the letter cams. TFS copied the Lunati 51014 and called it the TFS stage 1. The 51014 started in the early 1990's, (is also when I purchased mine) so I laugh when people act like the TFS stage 1 is new tech😂! So when people ask what can I run I sometimes call it the TFS stage 1 so people will know what I'm talking about. Most don't know about the 51014 cam which that's what it actually is even though the specs are the same. Also I'm running a dual plane intake/holley hp carb setup.

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice my friend! Sounds like a strong combo you have!! Thanks very much for sharing with everyone on here 🙏🙏🙏

[@erikturner5073]

@@KASLCustoms Thanks! I'm very happy for the most part with my setup. It's very a very strong running street car even for today's standards. Sound like you have a really nice setup as well. Judging from what you mentioned about you performance wants and the the setup, I'd probably say if you come to a point where you want more power, I'd probably say to keep everything the same and look into a 331 or 347 rotating assembly. That would give a very good power increase especially torque within the rpm range you like(bare minimum 380 feet pound of torque or more with 331). These little 302s are fun street motors if built within reason.. I feel most people tend to take these motors too far in the build department. Just my opinion. Stroker will be my next move down the road and keeping her N/A with no other changes to my combo. I'm personally liking the 331 myself. Better rod ratio and definitely good oil control for longevity compared to the 347.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir! I couldn’t agree more 👍👍

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Funny how often you come across mistaken information online… The Lunati 51014 and TFS 1 cams are SIMILAR in spec but certainly not identical as mentioned above. The TFS is .499/.510 and the Lunati is .500/.510 for lift. They both have the same 112 LSA, but the duration values are different as well. I’m wanting to say .276/.282 on the TFS and .280/.286 on the Lunati. but I don’t have a cheat sheet in front of me to be certain, I just know they’re different. Not super different, but thought someone might appreciate the accuracy.

[@hotrodray6802]

Even cams with all identical spec numbers can have differences in lobe ramp rates both opening and closing. Often minor variations can make significant differences. Also rockers of identical ratios (eg 1.6) can have significantly different off the seat rates due to the positions of the pushrod, fulcrum, and tip angles. Jones Cams in VA, is highly recommended by David Vizard.

[@darrellmcgorman8442]

Great Video!Yeah there is nothing like the idle of a lumpy Cam. I had Mathew from Techmotion Tune my 92 Notch as well. He knows his stuff when it comes to small block Fords. I am Currently upgrading my 92 from the stock T5 to a T56 Magnum. The T5 is getting pretty tempermental on shifts to second gear. I run 3:73 so the extra gear will help on those long/fun cruises from Calgary to the Okanagan and the West Coast.

[@KASLCustoms]

Hello sir! Yes, Mathew is nothing short of a tuning wizard. Very knowledgeable fella and great to kick around the shop with. That T56 will be nice 👌👌👌. One day I will join you on that journey 👍

[@KASLCustoms]

Hello sir! Yes, Mathew is nothing short of a tuning wizard. Very knowledgeable fella and great to kick around the shop with. That T56 will be nice 👌👌👌. One day I will join you on that journey 👍

[@spencerleeb]

What are the ratios in your T56?

[@lukebronstein9617]

Even my 95 with stock HO cam will sometimes lurch like that in parking lots at low RPMS. since i went to 4.10s not so much haha

[@jswift367]

Continue to keep up the good work, great video

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@bengordon7635]

the 4.6l stock cam bearings start to wear out around 100,000 miles I put new stock cams for $200 and all new valves for $75 tuned and ported heads myself car is like new again was going to put comp cams but fuel prices are killing me .. if you polish the intake and exhaust chambers (tune and port) it eliminates rev hang and improves pickup

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice!!!

[@johnbaum1000]

Lmao your in Kelowna Hahaha I thought I recognized the scenery! I also got this same cam in my lifted ranger and it's a great cam for a truck!

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir! Right on how do you like it?

[@johnbaum1000]

@@KASLCustoms man it's so Nice and torquey. Coupled with 4.10s it's a decent match with 33's. It has broken them loose at 80km/hr too! I was hoping to take it to Kelowna for MoosenTrophy overland run this summer but the forest fires stopped those plans.

[@KASLCustoms]

That’s awesome! Yeah the fires have been bad this year…

[@hotrodray6802]

Hope you see this. March 31, 2022 Latest research says it's probably the speed sensor on the trans/speedo cable, on all (?) mass air cars. Mine doesn't even have one, and I'm not even finding a wire to plug it in. (90 MA T5) Other than that. It runs perfectly. 😁😎

[@ricardocorbie6803]

Sounds great 👍🏿!! I like it ✅

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx pal!!!

[@dustinhunt6764]

Almost the exact set up i had, except i had trickflow intake and an automatic with a 2800 stall

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice! That must have been a quick car!

[@ThaSilentOne420]

Favorite shelf cam is E or F 303

[@GearHead704]

Enjoyed the overview. I used the XE274HRE in my 331 for a long time and enjoyed it. I have a TFS stage 1 now in my vert. I think the tune helped me at low rpm with the lurch. Don't know if you're running a tune or not.

[@KASLCustoms]

Oh nice buddy - I didn’t know that. I do have the car tuned however I’ve just always assumed my lurch was cam related... 🤷‍♂️

[@GearHead704]

@@KASLCustoms Might still be with different cams. Like you mentioned in the video it's not really a huge deal.

[@KASLCustoms]

Very true! Do you get and lurch/bucking with the TFS stage 1?

[@GearHead704]

@@KASLCustoms I do not, but I have some cold start issues, but once it warms up I can easily release the clutch and my car takes off on its own. TFS 170cc heads and TFS street burner intake manifold, with 24 pound injectors. 306.

[@KASLCustoms]

Wow no kidding!? That’s awesome. Well maybe I better start running down a bit of a rabbit hole then cause up until now I have literally just put up with the bucking 😂👍

[@1badazz697]

I like your videos Mam keep putting out ‼️

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!! Will do 👍

[@mikemarks6562]

Lol I still embarrass myself 😂 and I’m all stock 😂 but I wanna do a cam but lotta people said I’ll be opening up a can of worms I don’t know how to work on it so I’ll have someone put the cam in

[@KASLCustoms]

LOL - I hear ya buddy. Thats why I do these videos - to help folks make the best decision possible and provide "real life" scenarios

[@koss6666]

yeah i get what u say about the lurching look in traffic ...

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol yup, not good...

[@95Sn95]

My 95 is bone stock with the factory 2:73 gears I believe and there's a section of my daily commute where traffic becomes stop n go for about half a mile and I can hang back a few car lengths and just put my car in first and leave my foot off the gas and it just idles along even the section that's up hill, it just blub blubss along no bucking nothing, I will miss that but there are alternative routes I don't bother with but if I had a good reason I may. I going fresh short block with aftermarket pistons so I'll have a lot of head choices and afr enforcers seem like a no brainier but I've pondered thee 165 or 1851s, I'd love to hear from someone that's knows of a comparison on a stock displacement 5.0 between the 2 firsthand. Is there a highly noticable lower rpm Tq between the two or if it's fairly negligible. If so why bother with the 165 even tho I have seen an engine Dyno run of prestige motorsports on KZbin with over 500hp on a 347 with 165 versions so they obviously flow good but why leave any a little on the table if there's no real downside. Typically 20cc isn't a huge difference that youtube guy with the 95 onyx car that has TFS 11r 190 heads on a stock 302 and seems to have good drivability and runs strong and makes like 350ish hp to the wheel if I remember right, can remember intake gt40 maybe.

[@vonnsnyder2481]

Good video, explained well.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you very much and thanks for taking the time to reach out! Glad you liked it 👍

[@justinkostelecky6201]

Maybe I missed it in the video? What rockers are you running? 1.6 or 1.7’s? Great video btw!

[@KASLCustoms]

Trick flow roller tip 1.6 👍

[@wongway40]

i get the same in my LS2, going at 60km/hr in 6th Gear, it jerks back and forth. It has a mild Howards Cam in it

[@KASLCustoms]

Yeah this is the thing, there is always a trade off when changing parts. I guess it boils down to the end user and their perception on what is "acceptable" to gain in one area while losing in another...

[@Mustang_Chris]

Been looking at this cam for a while, but ended up buying the new redesigned E303+ from Summit.

[@KASLCustoms]

Cool! How do you like it?

[@Mustang_Chris]

@@KASLCustoms Still waiting on FedEx to deliver it. I do like that it's only $220. It seems to line up in between your cam and the XE274.

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice!!!

[@think1stproductions]

I worked at Comp Cams for 8 years and loved the job on general but there wasn't any money in it for me for a paycheck. So I quit to pursue my electrical career again etc

[@KASLCustoms]

Very cool I didn’t know that 👍

[@think1stproductions]

@@KASLCustoms 🚫🧢💯💪🏼🎬🥶🚐☁️

[@robertopinto3221]

Do any one have this cam whit gt40p heads? Your sounds good 👍

[@philolen481]

Comp cam Awesome had one in an 85 chevy truck with a 350 that motor would pull hard

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir!! Very good product and well engineered

[@philolen481]

@@KASLCustoms also makes for a great burnout LOLOL neighbors luv that

[@KASLCustoms]

🤣🤣🤣👌

[@philolen481]

@@KASLCustoms C : C : C :

[@hotrodray6802]

Mine does it in first only.. I can idle along in 5 and pull out smoothly. Beats me. 😳

[@KASLCustoms]

Well that’s interesting for sure…?

[@hotrodray6802]

1990 T5

[@hotrodray6802]

Hope you see this. March 31, 2022 Latest research says it's probably the speed sensor on the trans/speedo cable, on all (?) mass air cars. Mine doesn't even have one, and I'm not even finding a wire to plug it in. (90 MA T5) Other than that. It runs perfectly. 😁😎

[@VictorMarquez-vi9fg]

Great info brother..you think this cam will run well in an automatic with a 3000 stall?

[@KASLCustoms]

Yeah I would think so

[@justinwinters7560]

New to the channel but glad I found it! Just sent GT40 heads to the machine shop and researching camshafts for my GT40 INTAKE and heads, and don't want an aggressive cam but mild like this one. Need to know what I need to make this work for my build. Any suggestions?

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice buddy! I think the 266 would be a great addition to what you are doing. Two things you are going to need to consider is rocker size (i.e. 1.6 or 1.7), and from there you will need to measure for pushrod length 👍

[@pimpovic2]

The lift in this guy is pretty high, I can't see the 1.7 rockers working with stock pistons.

[@KASLCustoms]

I went with 1.6

[@pimpovic2]

@@KASLCustoms I've been debating the whole cam configuration for my spare engine. I have a E303, B303, and Trick Flow stage 1 in hand, to pair with the Ford/ Crane 1.72 rockers. I think I'm settling on the TF Stage 1 for the same reason you mention here, low end TQ. I have a few people pushing me to go high RPM but it's not what I want out of this engine. It's going into a street cruiser, and my goal is 300hp+. That will make it a fun car to drive and maintain the stock feel and that smooth shifting T5.

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice. I like your thinking. I agree as well, for the amount of time you spend at the higher end of the rpm range in a street cruiser, I don’t think it’s worth it 👍

[@Ass74Man]

Hey there fellow Kelowna gearhead!!

[@KASLCustoms]

Hello sir!!!

[@Ass74Man]

Hope to see you around this summer, possibly Thunder Mountain if the weather holds up. I have a Buick and Mustang on the go with machine work from Keith at K&S and Daryl from Cutting Edge. Check out my videos if you like!

[@geomod6850]

Spot on. Excellent video. Thanks for the info. It's got to be drivable in my book. What gear are you running in the rear end?

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you! Yes I agree. It has 3.73 in the rear

[@geomod6850]

@@KASLCustoms I'm about to put heads, cam and intake on my low mile, stock short block, 1989. We seem to have the same goals. What rocker arm are you running? How did you configure your AFR 165s? Any upgrades or changes? Thank you.

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice!! I have trick flow 1.6 roller rockers. I did not change the heads at all. Them came out of the box, had a quick wipe of brake clean and got torqued on 👊

[@B1Springfield]

I’m almost sold on this cam lol. Really love the sound and want to maintain torque as well. Building a similar setup for a 63 Fairlane Ranch wagon. Only thing I’m left curious about is fuel mileage on the highway lol.

[@KASLCustoms]

Very cool! I really like the cam. In my 3000 lbs car I have seen everything from 14mpg (driving like an idiot) to as high as 27-30mpg on the highway under very mild driving conditions. My milage has definitely gone down since changing the various bit that I have but I have also increased my "smiles per gallon" 😁😉

[@B1Springfield]

@@KASLCustoms that’s good mileage when taking it easy lol. Exactly the information I was looking for, thanks!

[@KASLCustoms]

Yup I agree! Anytime buddy

[@Airsally]

Great vid. I have the XE 264 HR it is a good one too. You mentioned push rods ,what length did you go with? I used hardened CC stock length and they are slightly off center on the valve stem.i have roller rockers and they are not clearing my stock 94 valve covers. I don't see ant valve covers that will work with a 94,so I may try spacers if they will clear.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you. If I remember correctly I used 6.250 length pushrods. I also had to clearance my valve cover oil baffling to get my rockers to clear the valve covers 👍

[@carljohnson-ys2oc]

Do you happen to remember the push rod length you had to use? Getting ready to assemble stock short block, AFR 165's, XE266HR myself.

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on! To be honest I can’t remember off the top of my head…?

[@thelazywelder1645]

Gonna watch this first lol beeer In hand

[@KASLCustoms]

Haha - atta boy! 🍻

[@PierinaLissaMakeup]

Great video 🤩

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you ❤️

[@anondusery1271]

Hi, at which RPM is peak torque and power with your combo? If not dynoed, where does it feel like it falls off?

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey there! Right around 5800-6000. I very rarely spin the car up that high but it pulls hard right up to just before the limiter

[@aaronvizcaino9207]

Im doing the exact same setup and im wondering if u were available to use stock pushrod or if u could share the pushrod length u use. Thanks

[@KASLCustoms]

No I ended up using different push rods. Honestly, I wouldn’t use the same ones as I did - or anyone else for that matter because every set up is slightly different. You should measure and order according to your needs 👍

[@DoesItTho]

But no clip to hear from the rear the idle gurgling purr???

[@KASLCustoms]

You’ll have to look through my videos - I literally have well over 10 😆

[@DoesItTho]

@@KASLCustoms dude so glad you mentioned that, some great videos!! Subbed 👌🏼

[@KASLCustoms]

Awesome thanks my friend 🙏🙏🙏

[@robertc1220]

That sounds good. Did you have to notch the oem Pistons for the piston to valve clearance.

[@KASLCustoms]

No sir

[@Darkhorse393]

If you really like low and torque maybe swap To a 351? Keep your heads and if you get a roller block keep your cam.

[@KASLCustoms]

A 351 will be my next move 👌

[@burtvincent1278]

Thanks 11:16

[@KASLCustoms]

No worries 👊

[@TheCobraClone58]

That thing sounded awesome what are you running for a exhaust combo.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you! Bbk long tubes, bbk H-pipe, and Flowmaster super 44 cat back

[@joselinovaamonde7647]

Comp Cams 35-514-8 , XE266HR-12 ?

[@hotrodray6802]

Lurch. Try this as a test. Cap or pinch the pcv hose, see if it changes. mixture or map pulsation.

[@KASLCustoms]

Never heard of that one. Ok will do sir - thank you!!

[@hotrodray6802]

PCV is a controlled air leak. Pinching the hose makes the mixture richer until you're in closed loop/ O2 sensors. This also can alter the vacuum slightly. On stock A9Ls without a tune, unplug the mass air and see if it runs better. It will be different, especially in AOD cars. Using the KOEO/KOER self diagnoses into phase 3 often helps diagnose.

[@hotrodray6802]

Mass Air sensors have a slot on the plug. All Ford sensors that fit in are the same. Early 4.6 crown vics all sensors are the same as HOs. Grab real Motorcraft parts at junk yards for pennies. Avoid China. BTW Ford only used 4 different sensors from 86- 2000+

[@handmethatchingadera]

I read somewhere that the comp xe 274HR was ground on the same ramp rates as the 266 and doesn’t give up any power down low. Do you know if this is true? Or how those two cams would drive vs one another?

[@KASLCustoms]

I was considering both of those cams when I picked the 266. I liked the lower torque curve that the 266 had better

[@midwest_nikk2682]

I just put a 303 cam in my Sn95 and it does great. Sounds great w bbk exhaust. But I been getting like a hesitation like when I get on it. Almost like a short. Or a misfire. I'm fucking stuck on what it is. I love your mustang tho.. new sub man

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice! Thx buddy!!! I’d maybe start by changing the plugs and fuel filter as they are cheap to try. Maybe a new cap and rotor too if you haven’t done that in a while.

[@midwest_nikk2682]

@@KASLCustoms will do thanks alot bro

[@KASLCustoms]

Anytime!

[@deebosamuel8561]

That car is so nice what spoiler is that

[@ThaSilentOne420]

lumpy idle on my 5.1 surround system is like being behind the car

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahaha! That’s awesome! Crank it up!

[@shanetobin4943]

Mine does the lerch too! Sadly I don't think mine has a cam haha

[@KASLCustoms]

🤣🤣🤣👌

[@glo4b__871]

I know this is late as hell😂 but this is the cam I want to get but i just don’t know exactly what all else is needed for a cam, i hear a mixture of everything but i’m sure most of it is not needed so if anybody could help that would be greatly appreciated 🤝

[@jc-kj2on]

I got the ever controversial B can in mine, cant say much for gains but everyone loves the sound. I have a motor in the garage i have to build, ill look at getting yours. I like a tastefully modded car like yours, not something thats overheating like all my buddies. Do you have any plans for future power additions or you happy where she is?

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx bud! I’m maybe thinking a blower - but don’t tell my wife 😬😉😂

[@jc-kj2on]

@@KASLCustoms same here, gotta admit those on3 kits are appealing though, bang for the buck but i prefer the linear power of the blower. Great vid man

[@KASLCustoms]

Yep I agree!

[@Eddie510s]

@@KASLCustoms this cam good for a blower ?

[@KASLCustoms]

I’m not sure buddy?

[@FordRanchero289]

Same cam and heads I'm going with on my 96 explorer along with a streetburner intake. Wonder how much more tame it'll be sub1500 with my 4R70W. Doing this for a "tow" build but still have fun if I wanna smash the loud pedal. 30 or 36# injectors?

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice!!! Injectors are one of those things that you can’t necessarily buy “too big.” They we only operate at the psi that they are told so maybe consider buying for future mods... 🤷‍♂️

[@FordRanchero289]

@@KASLCustoms eh, I'm hoping for just a once and done kinda build lol. Have an old 89 towncar I do plan to tinker with while just keeping the explorer at that level. A 200hp 5L V8 is pathetic nowadays, this is just a revamp to get some more modern power.

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice! Either injector option you are considering would be great for your application then 👍

[@hotrodray6802]

Try unplugging the MA and driving it. My 94 AOD runs well unplugged. IDK. 🙄🙄

[@KASLCustoms]

It should kick a check engine code if it’s unplugged…

[@caaspal]

What LSA is your cam 112 or 114?

[@KASLCustoms]

If I remember correctly it is 112

[@HockeyJockOne]

I got a xe274hr to put in with my afr165 heads, stock pistons. I'm a little nervous that cam may be cutting it close on stock pistons. In your searches did you see if that cam works? I will obviously still measure to check for sure

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on bud! I believe it will as that was the first cam I had recommended to me and the fella I was chatting with knew that I was running a stock bottom end/stock pistons. The only reason I didn’t go with the 274 was because of it higher rpm power window, I wanted to try and keep more on the bottom end 👍👍👍

[@HockeyJockOne]

@@KASLCustoms 10-4, thanks for the reply. Love the channel!

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir - anytime buddy!!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to reach out 🙏🦊❤️

[@think1stproductions]

Hell yeah lol. I was just searching ( cammed foxbody Mustang) this video came up on my feed. 🤔🚫🧢🎬💯💪🏼💩📦🦊🛻☁️🎬💰

[@KASLCustoms]

😂👌

[@longshoreman502]

Hey Kasl question if you don't mind... I have a stock 85 GT stock block getting twisted wedge 11r 170 and would love to run the xe266 I understand with the twisted wedge heads I won't have ptv issues with that lift...in your opinion what do you think

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey bud - thanks for reaching out! You have good taste in parts 😉. Two major pieces of the puzzle you are missing are rocker length, and push rod length. I run 1.6 trick flow roller tip rockers on my car. I also have an adjustable pushrod that I use to measure the exact length pushrod I need so that my roller tip is squarely contacting the dead centre of the valve end. If I remember correctly, I believe I used comp cam 6.250 pushrods. All that said, I would only use this information as a guide because all engine combos are different (For example, trick flow heads may be thicker or thinner then AFR 165's - like I have). MAKE SURE you measure because you would hate to go to all this trouble only to have to take it all apart and fix broken stuff.... I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions 👍

[@zd302gt]

Happen to know around what length pushrods you used. I'm using AFR165 and XE266 cam and am having a hard time finding a pushrod length that provides a narrow sweep width on the valve tip.

[@KASLCustoms]

Hi there. Mine measured out to 6.250. Do you have an adjustable pushrod? It makes life a lot easier 👍

[@zd302gt]

@@KASLCustoms wow, ok. Ya I am using an adjustable pushrod. Mine seems to like 6.450 but I’m going to have to clearance the body of the rocker since it is making contact with the pushrod. I just wanted to see if I was in the ballpark from what you got, and I’m not lol.

[@KASLCustoms]

No worries! It’s best to over think stuff like this and measure 8-10 times. I would also move to other valves and check as well 👍

[@adamrushka8096]

My car has the surge too with a B303. Right at 2K which is cruise rpm around town. Super annoying

[@KASLCustoms]

That sucks buddy. #foxbodylife 😂

[@robertapodaca5299]

What are the heads you have, along with rocker arms? I appreciate all the info. Thank you.

[@KASLCustoms]

Have you seen my other videos? I’ve done a ton of them on my HCI set up on my channel 👍

[@robertapodaca5299]

No, not all of them. I'll look through for the heads video. Thanks. Are you in Canada, or us? Asking for altitude and tuning differences.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yes I’ve done a bunch of videos on the full process. I’m in Canada and I’ve had my car tuned by Tecmotion in Calgary Alberta. Tecmotion also has a KZbin channel 👍

[@jacobkmiller]

Got a nice soundin car there don't chya know, bud.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@benjaminrodriguez9968]

Did you have to do any mods to the heads sounds great

[@KASLCustoms]

The heads are AFR 165’s

[@benjaminrodriguez9968]

Thanks brother

[@KASLCustoms]

Anytime

[@rjblue1119]

Hey, just a quick question, what's the gas mileage like with the 266 compared the the stock cam, I'm thinking of the same cam, because it is still a daily driver for the wife, and a jump in gas usage is expected, but bye how much have you noticed since the cam changes, thanks. Rob

[@KASLCustoms]

Hi there. I never really tracked it much before the upgrade but after, I still get decent mileage 16-18mpg in town and 22-24 on the highway 👍

[@rjblue1119]

OK, that's awesome, thanks for that 🙂

[@24theMoney]

Is anyone making Crane/Compucam 2031 cam anymore?

[@KASLCustoms]

I don't believe so

[@aaronliddell4280]

Why did you go with this 266 cam over the XE274HR specifically?

[@KASLCustoms]

It's been a few years since I made this decision so my info/reseach has become a little "foggy." That said, the 274 has a slight higher rpm range (Don't quote me but for example: 1800-6700rpm) where the 266 was lower (again for example: 1500-6500rpm). My reasoning at the time was: I'm not racing my car - intentionally 😉 - and therefore it spends most of its time at lower to mid range rpms. With that said, I didn't see the use in losing lower rpm "operating range" only to gain in the higher rpm range because I almost never take my car up to its rpm limit. Long story short, for what I do with my car and how I drive it, I felt that the 266 better suited my application than the 274. Hope that helps!

[@mastermatt289]

Are you using stock injectors ? Also do you tune it yourself or have help

[@KASLCustoms]

24# injectors. My friend tuned the car for me. He has a KZbin channel: @tecmotion

[@mastermatt289]

@@KASLCustoms thanks I have a 95 mustang motor with a cobra intake on it in my 63 falcon and getting ready to put heads and cam on it and you videos helped me with parts selection. Thanks!

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on!!!

[@hotrodray6802]

Lurch is still a tune problem.

[@titomacc408]

Is there anyway we can tell if we have a upgraded cam without tear'n her open?

[@KASLCustoms]

Not that I am aware of pal. Unless you pull her apart, you’re just guessing... sorry

[@philmcintire4365]

cam gear rock try 373 gear stock borg

[@JH-oh1in]

People get hung up on peak numbers, The engine spends most of its life under the curve. In the end whatever floats your boat is A OK. Cars are a whole recipe with 4.10s or something the shorter cam may feel to short but if the redline is still 6k its a non issue. The lurch is usually indicative of an IAC issue the ECU just can't comprehend the pulse surge. Sees crank accel pulls away sees engine dieing add back in cycle continues. The speed density cars were terrible in parking lots.