Putting a Cam in an 86

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Hi, i recently picked up an 86 5.0 H.O. which i will be putting in my 1966 stang. I have the motor torn down to the block to rebuild it and figure while it is apart i might as well throw a cam in it. The motor will be switched to MAF from speed density, but I am running the stock pistons (flat ones, no valve reliefs). I was wondering if a tfs stage 1 cam will work or will the valves interfer with the pistons. Thanks for any advice you can give me. Im looking to get a little extra power without breaking the bank. Thanks


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N8Miller

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if your rebuilding the motor, why not spend the extra $200 and get some pistons with valve releifs? you can get hyperutic pistons CHEAP!

 

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Im trying to save as much money as i can. I'm a college student trying to do a resto and its not easy, got to pinch pennys when i can. Where can I get a set of those 200 dollar pistons? And will hyperutic hold up with nitrous?

 

85_SS_302_Coupe

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i guarantee you for the price of a rebuild you can find an Explorer block...it might have 100k miles on it but that's nothing...put a cam in it and you've got a pretty healthy budget street engine.

 

dubbsix

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Was the explorer block different than mustang?

 

85_SS_302_Coupe

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dubbsix said:

Was the explorer block different than mustang?

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Yeah if you get it with the GT40P heads on it.

 

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I picked up the 5.0 for 300 bucks, and have 200 in the rebuild so far. New main bearings, rod bearings, rings, oil pump, timing set and gaskets. not too bad. I elminated power steering, smog system and a/c because my old car doesn't need any of that. I will be running long tube 15/8" headers with glass packs. I would like to see some extra power out of the motor without breaking the bank. I plan on running a 75-100 shot of nitrous. i running a 5 speed tranny, ford 8" with 4.10's and slicks. I was just wondering if the cam would be worth considering (my birthday is coming up and my girlfriend is wiling to help buy some parts) Thanks for any help.

 

DMAN302

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If the pistons are stock style the flat top nature of them will be a limiting factor in cam selection....wrong choice and you could very well end up with quite a mess. I would look at upgrading the heads rather than fussing with a cam..heads will yeild better gains.