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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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few questions

i have an 85 f150 4x2 w/ 302...just put a edelbrock 600cfm on it w/ performer intake...put an msd dizzy in it w/ built in ignition..haven't even started it yet the msd goes in today


im thinkin bout puttin a cam in it...i dont race, i dont drive it hard, just a weekend cruiser but (ya this will make me sound like an idiot) i just want it to sound nice

1. ive heard the 302 was a sucky motor to put in a big *** truck...am i doin okay with the setup ive got?

2. should i get headers and true dual exhaust?

3. should i get a cam? what kind?

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o and btw i have AOD w/ 3.55 gears in the rear end...and 85k miles
 
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Originally Posted by scooter1986
1. I've heard the 302 was a sucky motor to put in a big *** truck.
A stock 302... yes.

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2. should i get headers and exhaust?
Absolutely!!

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3. should i get a cam?
Should have been the first thing you changed. Just about anything will work with a carb, but don't bother with anything over 0.500" lift.. the stock heads can't use it.
 
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so i can put a cam in for a .5 lift without hurtin the heads at all?
 
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