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E303 cam

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  • Start date Start date Jan 1, 2010

Celeb

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I know, the less than ideal camshaft selection. I'm posting this for a neighbor who has no internet connectivity.

Does anyone who currently runs the e303 experience any low-rpm bucking?
 

xkartracer

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I use the E303 cam in both of my 87' 5.0 Stangs. My coupe does buck a bit just of idle but my Convertible doesn't so it is not the cam that is causing the bucking.
 

BK_CAULEY

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print off jr's surging idle checklist for him.
 

Celeb

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He doesn't have a surging idle, he just has the cam ready to install but was wondering if he would have the bucking issue. When I say bucking, I don't mean idle problems, just under low rpm load.

No current issues, just asking as a prerequisite.
 

Vinnietbird

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My E-303 has been great,and has proven to be a good cam.Maybe not the best cam out there overall,but still a good cam.It seems to like the higher rpm's as well.It hasn't caused any bucking in my car.
 

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I have the e303 cam in one of my motors and it runs fine, make sure he changes the valve springs or he will have a problem
 

Mr. Rustypwnz

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lord i hate this cam, every car ive messed with either lopes like a pro mod, or completely stock. i think crower and frpp should delete this cam, HOWEVER i have seen a couple run hard with them. imo they are worse than a stock cam..
 

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.
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low rpm bucking is likely a timing issue.
 
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