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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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(well i would search for this but.. the search engine isnt working.)

i justgot my new camshaft (e303) in the mail and i have a trickflow manifold on its way.
and i was wondering what are some tips & tricksi should know while installing the cam and what else i need to do a cam setup?
like new tappers? push rods? rockers? bigger throttle body? timing chain?


i have full bbk headers, flowmaster mufflers,2 1/2inch piping w/ xpipe, 3g alt, 9mm wires, electric fan, bbk pullies, new water pump, cai.......optima batt.

everything else is stock
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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I would suggest 1.7 roller rockers and a new roller timing set. The 1.7 rockers will increase the lift to about .523".
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...ade/index.html
-1.7 roller rockers, soak old roller lifters in parts cleaner for a week.

-new water pump

-new chain and sprockets, . (16hp and 32lb torque gain for above)

-.550 lift valve springs

If you have stock heads, you can get some GT-40P and matching headers with above. 40 hp and 57 lb (torque gain total for cheap).
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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thanks, for the link that helps alot.

yeah i put in a new water pump like 2k ago. (forgot bout that 1 )

eventually i will get new heads but not with this upgrade. im thinking afr heads.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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do you thinki would need to replace lifters or pushrods or springs?
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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What about replacing those valve springs?........
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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With that new cam I think it would be a good idea to run some stronger valve springs.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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With that new cam I think it would be a good idea to run some stronger valve springs.
actually, a requirement.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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With that new cam I think it would be a good idea to run some stronger valve springs.
actually, a requirement.
AMEN!....otherwise, it would fall in a "ricer" type of upgrade......
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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LOL [sm=smiley32.gif]

(im new to this stuff so dont really know all the stuff i need)



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