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Which cam to run?????
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indy1979
Mustang IIs Rock!
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Posted: 07/12/04
06:45 PM
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My question is possible very complicated. I have a 1979 302 block that I am thinking about rebuilding. I have a set of heads that seem to be good (far from stock can give details if needed). My question is if I want to run this car mostly street maybe some race should I go with a traditional hydraulic flat tappet or convert the block to a roller set up. And if I convert what are the advantages and disadvantages. Thanks
indy1979
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Dustin81
Mustang IIs Rock!
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Posted: 08/26/09
01:37 AM
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i also have a 1979 notch 5.0 with a stock 302 ,, its on its way getting rebuilt,, i did some reaserch on it and got lots of advice,, i dont race but i want it fast for the street and the track the best the we can do is build it as a 347 stroker with roller rockers they said i should get around 425 horses, but im not sure on what kind of carb and intake to use, do you have any advice on that???? if you convert your advantages are a fast 5.0 your disavantages GAS MILAGE...
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Posted: 08/27/09
05:16 AM
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You can convert to a roller cam set-up, but if you're going to do all this work, I would start with a roller short block. They're plentiful, and pretty cheap to buy, as well. You can still find them in U-pull-it salvage yards. A roller cam and lifter set-up means less friction in the drivetrain. Take a flat tappet lifter, and compare it to a roller lifter. If that doesn't make you want a roller cam set-up, I don't know what will.
Michael Johnson
Associate Editor
5.0 Mustang and Super Fords
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