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12-31-2012, 07:55 PM

BabyHuey

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Roller 302

Wondering what year the 302 became a roller and what are the pro's and con's of a Roller engine? Thanks

12-31-2012, 09:17 PM

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Wondering what year the 302 became a roller and what are the pro's and con's of a Roller engine? Thanks

The 302 got a roller cam in 1985, but they still made the non roller at the same time for applications like trucks and cars other than the Mustang 5.0 HO.

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12-31-2012, 10:05 PM

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Thanks for the reply, so what are the pro's and con's of a roller vs. a non-roller?

12-31-2012, 10:23 PM

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Thanks for the reply, so what are the pro's and con's of a roller vs. a non-roller?

Less Friction is the pro, you have a lifter with a roller on the bottom, not a flat bottom lifter. Also, the cam profile can allow the valves to open and close faster because the roller allows for it, compared to a flat lifter.
Con-cost, steel cam and roller lifters cost more.