Im looking to upgrade my 302 fi a lil for more torque on the low end. I found this cam that looks like it would work great and was wondering if i should get all the recommended parts and accesories to go with it too.

<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 height=645 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=665 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=277 colSpan=3 height=30>Recommended Camshaft</TD><TD width=369 colSpan=5 height=30><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=28></TD><TD align=right width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=28>Selected Usage:</TD><TD width=485 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=7 height=28>4 - Truck - Excellent In Daily-Driver, Mild To Choppy Idle</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=28></TD><TD align=right width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=28>



</TD><TD width=236 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=4 height=28>31-255-5</TD><TD width=137 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=28>



</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=28>XE250H-14</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=28></TD><TD align=right width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=28>



</TD><TD width=485 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=7 height=28>Hydraulic Lifter</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=28></TD><TD align=right width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=28>



</TD><TD width=236 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=4 height=28>1000 to 5200</TD><TD width=137 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=28>



</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=28>Good Fit</TD></TR><TR><TD width=665 colSpan=9 height=5></TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=63></TD><TD vAlign=top width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=63>



</TD><TD vAlign=top width=485 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=7 height=63>COMPUTER CONTROLLED Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft for E.F.I.</TD></TR><TR><TD width=665 colSpan=9 height=5></TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=103></TD><TD vAlign=top width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=103>



</TD><TD vAlign=top width=485 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=7 height=103>Hydraulic-E.F.I. Speed Density, works with stock computer. Very strong torque, excellent mileage, good idle quality.</TD></TR><TR><TD width=665 colSpan=9 height=5></TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=25></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=25></TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=3 height=25>INTAKE


</TD><TD width=5 height=25></TD><TD width=249 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=3 height=25>EXHAUST


</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=26></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=26>Duration (0.050-Inch):



</TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=26>206.0


</TD><TD width=5 height=26></TD><TD width=249 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=26>212.0


</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=27></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=27>Duration (Seat-To-Seat):



</TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=27>250.0


</TD><TD width=5 height=27></TD><TD width=249 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=27>260.0


</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=25></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=25>Valve Lift (Std Rockers):



</TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=25>0.462


</TD><TD width=5 height=25></TD><TD width=249 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=25>0.474


</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=25></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=25>Valve Lash:



</TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=25>Hyd.


</TD><TD width=5 height=25></TD><TD width=249 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=25>Hyd.


</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=35></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=35>Timing Open/Close



</TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=35>-7.0 / 33.0


</TD><TD width=5 height=35></TD><TD width=249 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=35>44.0 / -12.0


</TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=41></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=41>Timing Open/Close



</TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=41>15.0 / 55.0


</TD><TD width=5 height=41></TD><TD width=249 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=41>68.0 / 12.0


</TD></TR><TR><TD width=665 colSpan=9 height=3></TD></TR><TR><TD width=19 height=29></TD><TD width=161 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=29>Lobe Center Angle:



</TD><TD width=231 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=3 height=29>114.0


</TD><TD width=142 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=3 height=29>Intake Centerline:


</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=29>110.0</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


<TABLE id=AutoNumber14 style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#e2fafc height=799 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=664 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=290 colSpan=3 height=31>Recommended Accessories</TD><TD width=353 colSpan=6 height=31><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=6></TD><TD width=145 colSpan=2 height=6></TD><TD width=145 height=6></TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=6></TD><TD width=157 colSpan=2 height=6></TD><TD width=165 height=6></TD><TD width=23 height=6></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=57></TD><TD width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=57>
</TD><TD width=149 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=2 height=57>1400.0</TD><TD width=29 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=57>To

</TD><TD width=297 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=2 height=57>2400.0</TD><TD width=23 height=57></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=9></TD><TD width=16 height=9></TD><TD width=129 height=9></TD><TD width=145 height=9></TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=9></TD><TD width=25 height=9></TD><TD width=132 height=9></TD><TD width=165 height=9></TD><TD width=23 height=9></TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=middle width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>ACCESSORY</TD><TD align=middle width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=31>PART NUMBER</TD><TD align=middle width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=middle width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>ACCESSORY</TD><TD align=middle width=165 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=31>PART NUMBER</TD><TD align=middle width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>***:

</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>***</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Valve Springs:

</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>942-16</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>***:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>***</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Steel Retainers:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>768-16 [3]</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>***:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>***</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Valve Locks:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>601-16</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>***:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>***</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Valve Seals:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>502-16</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>***:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>***</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Lash Caps:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>621-16</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Lifter Kit:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>832-16</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Rev Kit:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>Not Applicable</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Timing Set:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>3120</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Distributor Gears:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>35200</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>***:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>***</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=31></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=31>Stud Girdle:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=31>4013 [1]</TD><TD width=23 height=31></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=30></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=30>Rocker Arms:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=30>1431-16 [35,56]</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=30></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=30>***:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=30>***</TD><TD width=23 height=30></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=30></TD><TD align=right width=145 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=30>Push Rods:</TD><TD align=left width=145 bgColor=#e2fafc height=30>7631-16 [36]</TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=30></TD><TD align=right width=157 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=30>***:</TD><TD align=left width=165 bgColor=#e2fafc height=30>***</TD><TD width=23 height=30></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=9></TD><TD width=145 colSpan=2 height=9></TD><TD width=145 height=9></TD><TD width=8 colSpan=2 height=9></TD><TD width=157 colSpan=2 height=9></TD><TD width=165 height=9></TD><TD width=23 height=9></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=35><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD><TD width=290 colSpan=3 height=35>Accessory Installation Notes</TD><TD width=353 colSpan=6 height=35><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=90></TD><TD vAlign=top width=620 colSpan=8 height=90>[1] Requires screw-in studs & guide plates. [3] Valve spring oil shield available. [3]5 Part #4504 studs required for ‘78-present. [36] ‘62-’69 use part # 7632-16. [56] If equipped with studs and guide plates use part #1442-16. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE id=AutoNumber3 style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 height=680 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=665 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=252 colSpan=3 height=27>Overall Application Specs</TD><TD width=392 colSpan=4 height=27><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=504 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=5 height=27>4 - Truck - Excellent In Daily-Driver, Mild To Choppy Idle</TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>Truck</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Vehicle Weight:</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Fuel Metering:</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>Electronic Fuel Injection</TD><TD align=right width=104 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=27>Forced Induction:</TD><TD align=right width=104 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>No</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=27>Nitrous:

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>No

</TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=15></TD><TD width=135 height=15></TD><TD width=420 colSpan=5 height=15></TD><TD width=89 height=15></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD><TD width=252 colSpan=3 height=27>Engine Shortblock Specs</TD><TD width=392 colSpan=4 height=27><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=504 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=5 height=27>Ford 302</TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>8</TD><TD align=right width=114 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=27>Bore:</TD><TD width=94 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>4.002 in</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=27>Stroke:</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>3.000 in</TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Cylinder Volume:</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>618.40 cc</TD><TD align=right width=114 bgColor=#e1e1e1 height=27>Total Volume:</TD><TD width=94 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>301.9 ci</TD><TD align=right width=184 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=14></TD><TD width=135 height=14></TD><TD width=420 colSpan=5 height=14></TD><TD width=89 height=14></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD><TD width=252 colSpan=3 height=27>Cylinder Head Specs</TD><TD width=392 colSpan=4 height=27><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=415 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=4 height=27>2-Valve, Wedge, Low Perf/Stock Ports & Valves</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>1</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Exhaust Valves/Port:</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Intake Valve Dia:</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>1.761 in</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Exhaust Valve Dia:</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=16></TD><TD width=135 height=16></TD><TD width=420 colSpan=5 height=16></TD><TD width=89 height=16></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD><TD width=252 colSpan=3 height=27>Compression Ratio Specs</TD><TD width=392 colSpan=4 height=27><HR color=#0066ff noShade SIZE=10></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>8.00</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>CR Calculation Method:</TD><TD align=right width=184 bgColor=#e2fafc colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>***</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Head Gasket Volume:</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>***</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Deck Volume (Both Methods):</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27></TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>***</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Piston Down Bore (Burrette):</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>(Arbitrary Distance)</TD></TR><TR><TD width=21 height=27></TD><TD align=right width=140 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>

</TD><TD width=112 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>***</TD><TD align=right width=208 bgColor=#e1e1e1 colSpan=2 height=27>Measured Volume (Burrette):</TD><TD align=right width=95 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>

</TD><TD width=89 bgColor=#e2fafc height=27>(Measured Volume)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Induction Specs
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Manifold Type:
Stock Ford 5.0L Intake Manifold

Induction Flow: 500.0 cfm
@ 1.50 inHg
Flow Coef:
0.02694


Forced Induction: None
No. Turbos:
NA

Turbine Size:
NA Turbine A/R Ratio
NA
Internal Ratio:
NA Belt Ratio:
NA
Boost Limit: NA Intercooler Eff:
None
IC Press Drop:
None



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Fuel System Specs
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Nitrous HP Boost:
0.0 HP


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Exhaust System Specs
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Exhaust Model:
Large-Tube Headers, Mufflers WO/Cat


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Engine Performance
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Peak Horsepower: 232.3
@ 4500


Average Horsepower: 62.1





Peak Torque: 359.2
@ 2000

Average Torque: 107.2





I didnt know the compression ratio or the head type so i just put those in. I also didnt know the stock CFM either but i have a k&n drop in filter. right now the motor is stock. its in an 86 f150. Sry for making it so long but im not familiar with any of this really. BTW this is goin thru compcams.com

 

You don't need to upgrade the valvetrain if it's in good condition and doesn't have excessive milage, but you do need new lifters and it's always a good idea to install a new timing set with a new cam.

 

You don't need to replace the timing set unless the chain is loose or there are wear marks on the sprockets.

The cam looks fine for a street application with a stock exhaust, but don't expect this to be any huge torque increase, maybe not even noticable.

When replacing a flat tappet cam these days, there are several things that you need to be aware of:

Make sure to use the very best lifters you can find. Use premium lifters from Comp or Crane. A few years ago most of the US lifter production shut down which caused an influx of super cheapie Chinese junk that won't last 'til you get around the block, probably litterally.

Secondly, don't use standard motor oils with a flat tappet cam. This includes synthetics like Mobil One. They don't have the ZDDP additives that are required for flat tappets. Use Chevron Delo 400, Mobil Delvac or Shell Rotella T. This is what the truckers use in their diesels and these oils have the necessary additives.

Thirdly, use a zinc additive break in lube like that from Comp, Crane or EOS from the Chevy dealer if they have it.

Use one of these oils, the break in additive and follow the cam makers break in instructions TO THE LETTER. If you don't follow this advice you have a very high chance of wiping out your new cam and lifters.

Good luck,

 

The exhaust system is getting replaced right after the motor work is done. Long tube headers, dual exhaust into bullets.

The motor has less than 50000 on it. So what would be your suggestions on what i should get than? the cam is a definate, the lifters, break in lube and what else?

 

Somebody please help me.

 

That's all you need, I mentioned the timing set already.. you may or may not need one and you won't know until you take the timing cover off. The 5.8 I'm upgrading only has about 50,000 miles on it and the timing chain shows a bit of slack so I'm replacing it.

 

Yes, opening up and inspecting is the ONLY way you ever know what needs to be replaced. An engine is "like a box of chocolates!"