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Old Jun 29, 2024 | 09:59 PM
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cam change, worth it?
in my 88 f150 302 or just build a 351 out of a 95?
 
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Put the cam in the 351.
 
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There is lots of untapped potential in a stock 5.0 truck engine of that vintage but the same upgrades to a stock 5.8 puts you way ahead.
 
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What are your plans for the truck?
And is the 95 a roller block? It SHOULD be, but stranger things have happened.
 
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