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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Performance advice?

I have a 95 f150 302 and I'm trying to give it more hp. It has a catback exhaust and I'm not sure what the next step should be. I want the most bang for my buck without killing my mpg. Any advice?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Long tube headers & free flowing exhaust is a good place to start , a good tune up , autolite coppers , MSD cap wires & coil , advance the timing a few degress......Lew
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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I was thinking about long tube headers but then i'd have to replace the y pipe to fit right? I live in pa so I need cats and a muffler unfortunately
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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a new cam will do wonders for these motors
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Where could i find a good cam? Ive tried looking and have only found ones for the 351
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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The 302 & 351 use the same cam ...
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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You should look the Windsor engines part of the forum, there is a wealth of info regarding performance there. Btw, did you try the six litre tune up already? it's a cheap/fast way to gain some more power.

You probably have a MAF setup there, so cam choices will be even better, i would ask Conanski about a good setup, i guess it all depends on money and time.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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This is a good mod that can help and it is easy to put on. The intake tube goes right on the original box relocating where the cold air goes into it. Just a thought.

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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sounds like your just looking for some more HP , nothing major , what kind of truck is it , 2wd or 4wd , if you don't want to go LT, shortys will work ok you just need a better y pipe , the Ho cam may be a good choice , if you want to change cams , gearing is very important on the 302 , it makes better hp in the higher rpms , underdrive pulleys & e fan will help take a load off the engine & help power & fuel mileage....
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Encho
You should look the Windsor engines part of the forum, there is a wealth of info regarding performance there. Btw, did you try the six litre tune up already? it's a cheap/fast way to gain some more power.

You probably have a MAF setup there, so cam choices will be even better, i would ask Conanski about a good setup, i guess it all depends on money and time.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Alright im thinking about going in the cam direction first.. any warnings before i get them? or anything that i should get to compliment the cam?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Depending on the valve lift ? , valve springs . Roller rockers are nice to go with your roller cam , you can even go from 1.6 to 1.7 ratio to give the cam more lift....Lew
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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some 1.7 roller rockers would compliment the cam
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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The stock rocker ratio is 1.6 so if you use 1.7 or 1.72 it will give the cam more lift , i use the 1.72 rockers on an E 303 cam & made a good difference....
 
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