roller cam vs non-roller cam question
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roller cam vs non-roller cam question
Ok so I picked up some parts for the next evolution of my 53 F100 ..... the parts are an 88 Mustang GT 5.0 with a T5 tranny with a dead engine.
I may or may not use the tranny, autos are way better for cruising
.... but I am planning on swapping the fuel injection system on to a carbed '72 302 I just rebuilt and have sitting in the shop....trouble is, being a 72 block, it has a non-roller cam with the 302 firing order..... so I was thinking I could use the cam out of the 5.0 roller block to get the correct firing order to match the Mustangs computer.... hence the question will it work? Or do I have to get a non-roller 351W cam? Thanks.
I may or may not use the tranny, autos are way better for cruising
.... but I am planning on swapping the fuel injection system on to a carbed '72 302 I just rebuilt and have sitting in the shop....trouble is, being a 72 block, it has a non-roller cam with the 302 firing order..... so I was thinking I could use the cam out of the 5.0 roller block to get the correct firing order to match the Mustangs computer.... hence the question will it work? Or do I have to get a non-roller 351W cam? Thanks.
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The 88 mustang EFI system is speed density sequential injection.. a bit of a rare breed for Ford. Because it is sequential and it uses dual O2 sensors things are a bit more complicated for your conversion. I think your best bet is to change the cam and because your '72 block is not setup for the factory roller assembly I suggest you use a flat tappet cam with the HO/351 firing order that is also SD EFI friendly. The Crane 444232 fits the bill and I know it performs well, at least as good as the 5.0HO roller cam.
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Thanks for the info.......... after just spending most of today trying to get another 88GT to run properly.....came to me in boxes I think I like my carbs better than the 88's system
On a bright note I still have a nice T5 that may end up behind my 351W in the 53 and some mustang parts I prob won't use to flog for profit
It was just a thought...but the more I thought about it the less I wanted to go from the 351W carb to a 5.0 EFI......I guess I was just trying to pull my truck into the eighties but...... Duraspark and carbs are so easy..........
I think I like my carbs better than the 88's system On a bright note I still have a nice T5 that may end up behind my 351W in the 53 and some mustang parts I prob won't use to flog for profit
It was just a thought...but the more I thought about it the less I wanted to go from the 351W carb to a 5.0 EFI......I guess I was just trying to pull my truck into the eighties but...... Duraspark and carbs are so easy..........
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