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Old May 22, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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ThUmPER CaMShaFT o-O-o-O-o

Ok gang I have My 302 torn down and want to put one of those thumper bump sticks in. Has any one tried one? I Have a non adjustable valve train and was told this would work just fine if I use the mild one. Help. Iam ready to order it for the weekend. I cant wait for my neighbors to hear me and call the police again. (I love open headers)
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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the thumpers are nice cams I ran one in a 84 5.0 mustang but I find the trick flow 303 runs better at idle and more power through the rpm range
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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And it will work with a non adjustable valve train?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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ya I believe so is your 302 a roller motor
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Not a roller. Its a 71 out of a fairlane.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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hmm then the thumper is better for you unless you went roller
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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I was told it would work fine.
I just want to see if anyone else had done it with non adjustable valves and a flat tappet cam.
maybe I will be the first.
 
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ya a 84 mustang dont have adjustable valves i perfer roller rockers to get a better adjustment on the valves
 
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