Any idea on how much lift the stock 5.0 87GT motor can take with Windsor Jr heads? I called Crane cams and they said basically the only cam that they have which will work on SD is the Powermax 2020.
Part Number: 444211 Grind Number: POWERMAX 2020 (FORMERLY COMPUCAM 2020)
Engine Identification:
Start Yr. End Yr. Make Cyl Description
1985 Up FORD-MERCURY 8 GOOD LOW TO MID-RANGE TORQUE AND HP, WORKS W/AUTO OR 4/5 SPD. MANUAL AND STOCK REAR END GEARS (50 STATE LEGAL 85-93, C.A.R.B. E.O. D-225-46) BASIC RPM 1500-5000
Engine Size Configuration
302 C.I. V
Valve Setting: Intake .000 Exhaust .000 HOT
Lift: Intake
cam 3313 @Valve 530 All Lifts are based
on zero lash and theoretical rocker arm ratios.
Exhaust @ Cam 3313 @Valve 530
Rocker Arm Ratio 1.60
Cam Timing: ---- @----
Lift: Opens Closes ADV Duration
Intake ---- ---- 262 °
Exhaust ---- ---- 270 °
Spring Requirements: Triple Dual Outer Inner
Part Number 99841
Loads Closed 120 LBS @ 1.940 or 1 15/16
Open 347 LBS @ 1.440
Recommended RPM range with matching components
Minimum RPM ----
Maximum RPM ----
Valve Float 6500
Cam Timing: TAPPET @.050
Lift: Opens Closes Max Lift Duration
Intake (3) ATDC 31 ABDC 107 208 °
Exhaust 45 BBDC (9) BTDC 117 216 °
Remarks:
FIRING ORDER: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
The only thing that sucks is I just bought 1.7RR's and he said I would probably have to much lift for the piston to valve clearance. The Jr's have 1.94 intake valves and .600 lift springs so the heads have no issues. And I know you should always check the piston to valve clearance anyways but just was wondering if I need to look for new rockers before I start the swap.