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5.0L (1979-1995) MustangTechnical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.
I hey guys,I am a newby on the block.I am doing some new mods to my 89 5.0 and need some info.To start with I have a stock 72 k motor with aod trans.Going to install 96 explorer intake and gt40 heads,stall conv and trying to decide on a cam.I wanted to use a comp xe270hr and springs as the comp tech advised but I am being told the 89 computer will not control this cam.Could also be a valve clearance problem.Another race mechanic told me a f303 cam was a better chioce for functionality scince I am not going to race the car I just want a nice Idle sounding cam.The machine shop has already done the head work,so they are milled for the springs already.If I use the f303 will the springs be ok or do I stay with the xe270? HELP!