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Topic: 302 cam in 351W
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SkinnyMan
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Tupelo, MS - USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 03-05-2005 09:24 PM
   
I've got a local guy who wants to sell me a 302 hydraulic cam to go in my new/used/rebuilt 351W. He says it will work EXCEPT the firing order is different.Drawbacks? Will it work? ------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18428
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-05-2005 09:30 PM
It'll work just change the firing order.------------------
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SkinnyMan
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Tupelo, MS - USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 03-05-2005 10:14 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
It'll work just change the firing order.
BTW it's not a stock 302 Cam. It's aftermarket with a little more gumption.
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SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6320
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-05-2005 10:18 PM
do you know the lift and duration etc on it?
you can buy a new one for less than $100 you know.------------------
mike r
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everything else is just a game.
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SkinnyMan
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Tupelo, MS - USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 03-05-2005 10:28 PM
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Originally posted by capri man:
do you know the lift and duration etc on it?
you can buy a new one for less than $100 you know.
Mike, I don't know the specs on it. Didn't want to blow him off if it might be a good deal. Just want to put in a "stick" that will take it up a notch. Going to go with an aftermarket intake and 600 CFM carb. Will be an automatic - probably AOD - with a "posi" with appropriate gearing. Just getting this puppy off the ground. I've hauled it around for 14 years waiting to get started. ------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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GypsyR
Journeyman Posts: 53
From: SC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 03-06-2005 01:20 AM
Yes, you can easily use it just by swapping a couple of spark plug wires around. But, would you want to? Non-roller cams tend to take a set after being used. You can pull one and use it in something else if you pull the lifters too and keep them in the EXACT same order. Some folks claim luck using new lifters with a used cam but it's a crapshoot.
If you want bottom dollar, PAW (Performance Automotive Warehouse) has selection of 302 AND 351W "SSI" brand cams for $50 each. I've had good luck with them. Not a bunch of grinds to choose from though.
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SkinnyMan
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Tupelo, MS - USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 03-06-2005 02:39 AM
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Originally posted by GypsyR:
Yes, you can easily use it just by swapping a couple of spark plug wires around. But, would you want to? Non-roller cams tend to take a set after being used. You can pull one and use it in something else if you pull the lifters too and keep them in the EXACT same order. Some folks claim luck using new lifters with a used cam but it's a crapshoot.
If you want bottom dollar, PAW (Performance Automotive Warehouse) has selection of 302 AND 351W "SSI" brand cams for $50 each. I've had good luck with them. Not a bunch of grinds to choose from though.
GypsyR Thanks for that bit of information about the cam and lifters taking "a set." Think I'll pass on the deal. ------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3014
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-06-2005 05:16 AM
Provided a cam is still within acceptable limits of wear, I've never heard of it being a "crapshoot" using new lifters. Do you really think it's that unadvisable? I've put new lifters with old cams many a time. Not a good idea?
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 865
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 03-08-2005 12:23 PM
You never use old lifters with a new cam, but the new lifters on a old cam is fine.------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
CRC Motorsports
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe 302 with 69 351W heads and Offy 4bbl intake, C4, Granada disc brakes, Mach 1 springs, Boss 302 sway bar, 8" open
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