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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Question Explorer cams,& roller block ?????'s

Are the 302 explorer cams worth the swap, if GT-40 heads are added? I ask because I have one from an explorer motor I built for a mustang. Plus have a set of GT40p heads. Was thinking about putting on the 302, until I get around to the 351 swap. The 351 swap will be a while since my 302 has fairly low miles for the age..

Any one have specs on the explorer cams??
And is my 94 roller ready?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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This doesn't have any idea with your main question, but if I'm not mistaken the GT40P heads have a different exhaust port setup - not 100% on this just thought it might be useful information. Someone will chime in and tell me if I'm wrong I'm sure.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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The ports themselves are the same, but the GT40P's have a revised spark plug angle which can interfere with a normal header.

The 94 should have a roller cam already, and it may even be the same as the explorer (if not the same, it's very similar from what I understand). You might want to ask this down in the small block forum. I'm sure someone there will know.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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I know the the deal on the P heads, with spark plug angle and all..

I want to know if the explorer cam is worth putting in if I decide to ad the extra set of P heads I have..
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ma94xlt
I want to know if the explorer cam is worth putting in if I decide to ad the extra set of P heads I have..
The "explorer cam" is the F4TE cam.. which you already have in your '94 truck motor.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by EPNCSU2006
The ports themselves are the same, but the GT40P's have a revised spark plug angle which can interfere with a normal header.

The 94 should have a roller cam already, and it may even be the same as the explorer (if not the same, it's very similar from what I understand). You might want to ask this down in the small block forum. I'm sure someone there will know.
you are correct, the 94 is a roller and does use the same cam as the explorer 5.0 , BUT the intake and heads are worth the swap the response is huge .
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Thanks guys,,

Guess if I add the P heads, will add 1.7 rocker instead..

Any major mods to add teh explorer intake? Guess I am refering to the throttle cable mainly. Not worried about vacumn lines and stuff.. Those are a simple fix.
 
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