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Just Bought New Engine Cam and Head Question

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Old 03-27-2005, 11:48 AM
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Alright well i just bought a new short block for my 88 5.0 GT and it is rated to push 350hp to 400hp with head and cam swap. Right now i dont really have the money for heads but was wondering what kind of cam i should get for a daily driver but good performance adder. Also if i do heads and cam would i need to change to mass air? And then if i do would i need to get bigger injectors? With the short block it came with brand new stock cam. I was also wondering what kind of money i might be able to get for that to help me for money for a new cam. If anyone could help that would be great. Thanks!!!!!
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Old 03-27-2005, 11:50 AM
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yes convert to mass air with a h/c/i combo and i have a e303 cam and love it. im running 19's with my 331
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Old 03-27-2005, 11:53 AM
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u think i would need to change to mass air with just a cam swap? Just want to get the Cam done now that i have the new engine still out. I can do the heads later on when i have more money.
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yes the cam is the problem with SD cars. it says in the ford description that its only for mass air cars. i converted mine and i wouldnt go back either
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Old 03-27-2005, 11:58 AM
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Is it alot of work to change it over? And how much did you pay for your kit and where did you get it?
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i got a lot of pieces from my uncle but the parts you need are:

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alright well for the whole kit i seen that it is a max of 400 bucks. So i will have to do some searchin around. Thanks Alot!! And if there is anything else i need to know for an Head/Cam swap don't be shy to tell people!!!
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carb it!
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Would you rather dump gas in ur car or have it finely sprayed into each cylinder!!??? hmmm i think fuel injectors
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well now that i know the cam that i am going to get for a daily driver what would be a good set of heads for a good amount of power but still good for a daily driver? If anyone has some ideas dont be shy to tell. THANKS!!!!
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