roller lifters cost?
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roller lifters cost?
Im about rebuild my 302 from my 82 f-100...im thinking about getting a little extra hp, and mpg with roller lifters. What do they usually price around? and if anyones had any experiences with putting in roller lifters...how much of a difference did they make? thanks.
p.s: what are some other cheap, but effective ways to raise my mpg...or my hp without hurting my gas mileage?
p.s: what are some other cheap, but effective ways to raise my mpg...or my hp without hurting my gas mileage?
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If I were you, I would get some used GT-40 heads that are in good condition, consider a mild cam swap such as Comp Cams High Energy number 31-215-2 or Comp Cams Dual Energy number 31-416-3 (www.compcams.com) roller rockers, reduced friction bearings, 500 cfm 4 bbl carburetor, headers, an aftermarket ignition like a Jacobs Mileagemaster ignition. That is what I would do. You may even score some roller rocker's at a salvage yard.
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new roller lifters are 129 to 169 dollars I have Crane rollers now but prefer Ford! If you are going roller dont forget the roller block, lifter holdowns ( eight) and retainer! and distributor gear ( steel) to match the roller cam! The factory stock 5.0 Mustang cam is a great choice in a truck! smooth idle and power to 5400rpm! If this cam or any aftermarket 5.0 roller is used it maybe a 351w firing order! the 5.0 HO cam is! I hope I didnt forget anything! If this was my choice I would stay with the original block setup use a RV cam low to mid range power and the GT 40 heads as mentioned earlier!or Mustang 87 to 95 e7s with a little port work! My 87 5.0 went 13.21 @ 105 with the e7 heads and stock cam! You have several good choices here with your truck setup good luck!
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