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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Trucks / February 2007302 cams
I have a 1979 ford F 150 with a 302 .I have Newer H.O. parts heads etc.Can I put the heads and the cam out of H.O. motor. In the older 302 if I change the firing order. >I have a 1979 ford F 150 with a 302 .I have Newer H.O. parts heads > etc.Can I put the heads and the cam out of H.O. motor. In the older > 302 if I change the firing order. According to this article: http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_is_the_firing_order_for_a_1983_Ford_F-150_V8 , you should be able to. Although I cant speak of the validity of this article, maybe someone else can. Ford Tech The cam dictates the firing order in that swap. Spdloader >I have a 1979 ford F 150 with a 302 .I have Newer H.O. parts heads > etc.Can I put the heads and the cam out of H.O. motor. In the older > 302 if I change the firing order. .....also, I was thinking but not sure that the HO heads on a 302 HO or Boss, were Cleveland, but I'm not sure. The Windsor heads and cam work very, very well on the 302, as do the 289 heads. Good luck, Spdloader > The cam dictates the firing order in that swap. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> etc.Can I put the heads and the cam out of H.O. motor. In the older >> 302 if I change the firing order. > .....also, I was thinking but not sure that the HO heads on a 302 HO or > Boss, were Cleveland, but I'm not sure. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >> etc.Can I put the heads and the cam out of H.O. motor. In the older > >> 302 if I change the firing order. so all I should have to do is change the cam and put 85 H.O. heads on the 79 302 truck motor change the firing order .and it should run better then the stock 302. in 79 I think is was rated at 145 HP does any body know what kind of HP gain I am looking at her ballparked. the 85 HO cam is a roller do I have to use roller lifters in the truck 302 or change rods. "Spdloader" <askfo...@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote: >> .....also, I was thinking but not sure that the HO heads on a 302 HO or >> Boss, were Cleveland, but I'm not sure. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > 85 HO cam is a roller do I have to use roller lifters in the truck 302 > or change rods. Yes, provided it's from a 302 HO. Be sure to measure your rods, and, yes a roller cam will work provided it's for that specific motor, but there are a lot of if's. I can't say for sure with this limited information. You'll need a better timing chain setup too. The '79 truck motor came with flat-top pistons, and was / is a good motor for a buildup. Pay attention also to where the dipstick goes. On some it goes into the block, some into the side of the pan, and on some into the front timing cover. This plays a big part in answering will the block work in your application or not. Plan on it being a very thirsty engine. Spdloader > "Spdloader" <askfo...@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote: > >> .....also, I was thinking but not sure that the HO heads on a 302 HO or [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > > Spdloader Do you think I would be better off getting a regular towing or pulling cam for the truck with the orginal firing order and made for lifters and not use the 85 H.O. cam just use the heads off the mustang. >> "Spdloader" <askfo...@nospam.triad.rr.com> wrote: >> >> .....also, I was thinking but not sure that the HO heads on a 302 HO [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] > cam for the truck with the orginal firing order and made for lifters > and not use the 85 H.O. cam just use the heads off the mustang. That depends on what you plan on using it for. A towing cam doesn't make a whole lot of difference in the 302, from experience. Decide what you NEED the engine to do, then build it from there. Plus, the more radical the buildup, the shorter the expected life span of the motor. You might be better off with a lower (higher numerically) ring and pinion swap in the rear end, if you're looking to breathe a little life into it's response and take off. Spdloader actually yes, its the same concept of changing the 350 timing and getting more power out of it but be careful what cam u pick. Lunati makes a hell of a cam. |
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