cam timming

[rocket22]

I have a question on a 2300 ford how can I get more RPMs with moving the cam timming. when I changed gear ratio it still turned 6900
I have changed the gear to turn more new tack and only turning 6900. need to turn 74 -75

thanks for any help

[Milford Motorsports]

Changing the cam timing will not change the rpm's any noticeable amount.It will move the power band higher or lower.Sounds like you may need a bigger cam,better valve springs,bigger carb or possibly an adjustment in driving style.Something is holding the motor back and it is very seldom cam timing.

[Headhunter]

First off does it just go flat at that RPM with more track left?

If it is still pulling then a gear change is what is needed. If it runs flat then either a more agressive cam may be needed or you have some mechanical limitations ie. valve springs. You can try to retard the cam timing 4 degrees and see if it can pull a little more RPM.

[14flower]

im having the kinda same problem have a motor capable of 7800-8200 but it would only turn 6500 and a buddy of mine has about the same motor and gears as me and turned 7800. but i noticed if i give more then half throttle it doesnt pull any harder? or open up anymore

[rocket22]

It dont go flat it pulls all the way but the cam and all I have needs to get to 7600 for the power range I have went up 28 on the final drive but no different