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86 5.0 heads question

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Hey everyone,

Does anyone happen to know if 98+ explorer heads will bolt on to the 86 5.0 without any issues such as valve clearance and stuff like that. and does anyone know if there is a cam i can run in the stock 86 motor?
 

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I have an E cam in my 86, some people say not to run a cam, some have cam and heads with no clearence problem. Flat top pistons dont leave a lot of room for big cams or diff heads. If you're planning on something serious you can always but the kits to notch the pistons, or change them!
 
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The Explorer GT40P heads will NOT work on a stock 86 shortblock. The pistons will need to be flycut.
 
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