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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 88cat on January 29, 2005, 11:50:47 PM

Title: 302 HO cam in 88 SO
Post by: 88cat on January 29, 2005, 11:50:47 PM
Hey guys can I run the mustang stock cam in the 88 5.0 Cougar thanks guys lmk.
Title: Re: 302 HO cam in 88 SO
Post by: merccougar50 on January 29, 2005, 11:55:37 PM
Only if you switch to a mustang EEC and rewire the plugs to the HO fireing order. (at a minimum)

The power of the cam will be virtually useless without the mustang heads (or aftermarket), bigger tb and maf, and dual exhaust (min 2 1/4) with stock mustang headers.
Title: Re: 302 HO cam in 88 SO
Post by: 88cat on January 30, 2005, 12:08:48 AM
Well I will be going carb'd and e7 heads also thanks lmk.
Title: Re: 302 HO cam in 88 SO
Post by: 88cat on January 31, 2005, 02:26:37 PM
ttt
Title: Re: 302 HO cam in 88 SO
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on January 31, 2005, 06:49:15 PM
Would be a good idea to check valve to piston clearance, but many have run the HO cam and E7 heads on a SO short block.. I'd use a good set of aftermarket valve springs, the stock ones are pretty much done by 5300-5500. And you sure wouldn't want a piston tagging a valve due to float.
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