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Jul 12, 2000 | 08:47 PM

mjb1962

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Roller cam installation

Has anyone installed a roller camshaft in a block that originally came with a flat tappet cam? I would like to install a roller cam in my 89 F150. The engine is a 5.0 liter EFI converted to Mass Air. I am told by some that all blocks after 85 are machined to accept roller cams. Is this true? Any help would be appreciated.
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Jul 12, 2000 | 09:47 PM

donsboy

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Roller cam installation

not all blocks after 85 are roller cam. the mustang engines after 85 are all roller cam. the truck blocks went roller cam in 92 i think but dont quote me on that. the 351w went roller cam either just before or just after the lightning came out. i dont think the first lightnings had roller cams. there are a couple companies making retrofit roller can kits for non roller blocks. crane and i think comp is also. just remember to change the distributor gear to bronze. most of thespider pieces are marked up so u cant install them wrong. nothing sounds like a roller cammed small block ford. enjoy.

Aug 5, 2000 | 02:59 PM

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Roller cam installation

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 05-Aug-00 AT 04:00 PM (EST)[/font][p]I just put a roller kit in a '94 351W. It was already drilled and tapped for the hold down bracket (spider). The kit and the lifters (Ford Racing Parts) were $150 from Ramchargers in Detroit. The Ford Tech Line suggested using a steel dist. gear ($14 from Ramchargers), They said the bronze gears wear out too fast. All parts can be bought from Ford dealers cheaper than Comp Cams ($280) or Lunati ($260).