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Isky Max-1 Flathead Cam – 1949-53 Ford V8 (811100)

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#450811100

Isky Max-1 Flathead Cam – 1949-53 Ford V8 (811100)

Name: Isky Max-1 Flathead Cam – 1949-53 Ford V8 (811100)
Brand: Isky Cams
SKU: 450811100
Price: 537.99 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

9 Reviews

6 Questions

Designed to be used with the 1949-53-style timing cover
Specifically designed for the 1949-1953 Flathead Ford V8
Provides low-speed power for stock carb or multi-carb intakes

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MAX-1

400JR 433 77-B 88

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Product Summary

226 Intake Duration (.050" Lift), 111 ° Lobe Separation

Designed to be used with the 1949-53-style timing cover
Specifically designed for the 1949-1953 Flathead Ford V8
Provides low-speed power for stock carb or multi-carb intakes
Features a 249 intake and exhaust duration and 226 with a .050" lift
Delivers that distinctive hot rod sound, yet maintains good street manners

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	811100
Brand	Isky Cams
Intake Duration (.050" Lift)	226
Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift)	226
Lobe Separation	111 °

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Isky Cams 811100 Details

The Isky Max-1 is the original "3/4 race" cam grind. It is the best camshaft we have found for a majority of flathead V8-powered street rods.

Delivers that distinctive hot rod sound, yet maintains good street manners
Good low-speed power for stock carb or multi-carb intakes
Designed to be used with the 1949-53-style timing cover

Item Details

3/4 Race - Good idle, good low-mid range power.

Application

1949-1953 flathead Ford and Mercury V8
Can be used on 1948 and earlier engines if 1949 and later timing cover is used with late-style distributor

Charts

Cam Application Chart (GIF)

450-811100 Specs (JPG)

Specs

cold valve lash .014" intake and exhaust
.364" lift, intake and exhaust
249-deg advertised duration intake and exhaust
226-deg duration @ .050 intake and exhaust
111-deg LC

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Camshafts Technical Information (450811100)

CARB Warning

For race/ off road use only

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California for racing (competition) vehicles which may never be used, registered, or licensed for use upon a public highway. Any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

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Isky Cams 811100 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	811100
Brand	Isky Cams
Intake Duration (.050" Lift)	226
Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift)	226
Lobe Separation	111 °

GENERAL
Intake Duration	249
Exhaust Duration	249
Sold in Quantity	Each

Ratings & Reviews

9 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers consistently praise the product's superior quality and performance, highlighting the marked improvement it brings to engine function. Its ease of installation underpins its practical usability, and the solid material quality is noteworthy. Unanimously recommended over competitors, this camshaft delivers a satisfying ride with a solid rumble, and is particularly suited for automatic transmissions, power brake vehicles, and weekend drivers. Despite minor idle inconsistencies at low RPMs, it's a unanimously preferred choice for its significant impact on performance.

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Would buy again

5.0

a year ago

Davey

Verified

As described

Would Recommend

Isky Max 1 camshaft

5.0

a year ago

Digger

Columbia, Mo.

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Purchased this cam due to many recommendations from Ford Flathead builders. Have installed in short block. Have yet to finish build.

Would Recommend

One of the first quality cams available to hot rudders

5.0

2 years ago

Dave

Eugene OR

Verified

Would buy again

Would Recommend

Hell yeah

5.0

3 years ago

(Drip), I can drive people insane look-i

Just a weekend driver, nice ride and solid rumble.!

Would Recommend

Yes I would buy again.

5.0

4 years ago

Butch

Pacific junction Is.

Verified

Very good quality.

Would Recommend

I would buy again

5.0

4 years ago

Sporty1203

Wilmington Delaware

Verified

I have not started it yet heads are on back order! Buy it's an ISKY CAM he was at the start and everything I read new and old books this is the cam I wanted! Ps. Get the adj lifters also

Would Recommend

Great

5.0

5 years ago

Øistein

Norway

Verified

Works great in my 8BA flathead...

Would Recommend

I would by this product again.......

5.0

6 years ago

BT.

Wellington New Zealand

Verified

The camshaft arrived in good time .was an easy install and made a huge difference to the preformance of the engine , yes I do reccomend this product

Would Recommend

I Will use again

5.0

8 years ago

flathead

Ohio

Verified

This cam is a very good cam to put in front of a automatic transmission for the guys who hate stall speed converters. It idles a little lumpy at low rpm, and has good vacuum for power brake vehicles.

Would Recommend

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Fitment

1953 Ford Club

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Country Sedan

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Country Squire

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Crestline

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1949 Ford Custom

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Customline

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford F-100

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford F-250

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford F-350

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1949-1952 Ford F1

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1949-1952 Ford F2

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1949-1952 Ford F3

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Mainline

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Ranch Wagon

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Sunliner

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Victoria

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1952-1953 Mercury Custom

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1949-1952 Mercury Mercury

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

1950-1953 Mercury Monterey

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8