Ford Pinto Camshaft Selection

 

Stage No

Grind No

Description

Trans-mission

Cam Timing

 

IN         EX

Advertised Duration

IN       EX

Duration

@ ×050²

IN         EX

Cam Lift

 

IN         EX

Lobe Sep

Running Clearance

IN         EX

 

1

 

 

CT26 750

Smooth idle, good bottom end and mid range power. Suitable for std of slightly modified engines.

RPM RANGE 2000-6000

ANY

29-65     76-30

274°     286°

213°    224°

×257²  ×271²

110°

×008²  ×010²

 

2

 

 

CT26 725

Slight lope at idle, good broad power band with strong mid range power, suitable for slightly modified engines. Min comp ratio 9:1.

RPM RANGE 2400-6500

MAN

OR MAY

REQUIRE

HI-STALL

32-73     73-32

285°     285°

223°    223°

×271²  ×269²

110°

×010²  ×012²

 

3

 

 

CT26 747

Fair idle, good mid range and top end power.  Designed for engines with limited modifications. Min comp ratio 10:1.

RPM RANGE 3000-7000

MAN

OR

HI-STALL

41-76     76-41

297°     297°

240°    242°

×301²  ×303²

108°

×010²  ×012²

 

4

CT26 723

Rough idle, strong mid range and top end. Recommended for modified engines, Min 10.5:1 comp ratio.

RPM RANGE 3500-7500

MAN

OR

HI-STALL

45-72     78-42

297°     300°

250°    253°

×290²  ×290²

108°

×010²  ×012²

 

5

CT26 737

Rough idle, strong upper mid range and top end. Modified engines only. Min 11.5:1 comp ratio.

RPM RANGE 4000-8500

MAN

OR

HI-STALL

55-85     85-55

320°     320°

266°    265°

×329²  ×327²

106°

×012²  ×014²