302 HO cam in 88 SO January 29, 2005, 11:50:47 PM Hey guys can I run the mustang stock cam in the 88 5.0 Cougar thanks guys lmk. Quote Selected
Re: 302 HO cam in 88 SO Reply #1 – January 29, 2005, 11:55:37 PM Only if you switch to a mustang EEC and rewire the plugs to the HO fireing order. (at a minimum) The power of the cam will be virtually useless without the mustang heads (or aftermarket), bigger tb and maf, and dual exhaust (min 2 1/4) with stock mustang headers. Quote Selected
Re: 302 HO cam in 88 SO Reply #2 – January 30, 2005, 12:08:48 AM Well I will be going carb'd and e7 heads also thanks lmk. Quote Selected
Re: 302 HO cam in 88 SO Reply #4 – January 31, 2005, 06:49:15 PM Would be a good idea to check valve to piston clearance, but many have run the HO cam and E7 heads on a SO short block.. I'd use a good set of aftermarket valve springs, the stock ones are pretty much done by 5300-5500. And you sure wouldn't want a piston tagging a valve due to float. Quote Selected