comp cams xe282hr

[sledhead]

does this cam need a different distributor gear than stock. my engine builder said stock one was fine. just want to double check to be sure.

 

[brianj5600]

Is it a 5.0 distributer?

 

[allcarfan]

Hmmm, do you have a roller block or are you retro-fitting this cam? As Brian said...if you have a late model dist, the gear is good. If not, you WILL need another one unless you want it to chew up nicely.

 

[Edbert]

The difference is the cams material. Roller cams are steel, but are flat tappet cams iron or what?

 

[jasonn]

Yes, flat tappet cams are just cast pieces. Roller cams are made of billet steel. Although most roller cams now come with a cast gear pressed on the end of the cam so you can run your regular dist. gear. I just read an arcticle on this the other day, I will see if I can find the site!