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Explorer 302 rebuild for 5.0 T-bird

I've got the exploder engine on the stand...flat top pistons with deep valve reliefs...I'd like to put in a Cobra cam to go with the GT40P heads and intake. Does anyone know what the stock cam was? also what's the code for the cobra cam *B303* ect...need a cam that'd get along with a speed density 5.0 HO computer.
'83 Cougar *the never ending project* warmed over 306 v8,c4,8.8 posi with 5 lug conversion
'91 mustang strictly street-in progress
'00 f150 7700-Mean Green: jet stage 1 chip,ported upper intake with 1" spacer,'04 Super Duty intake with injectors,summit racing short tube headers with true 2.5" duals with smithy's glasspacks!

Explorer 302 rebuild for 5.0 T-bird

Reply #1 –
The Cobra cam actually has less lift and duration than a stock HO cam.  The cobra's had 1.7 raqtio rocker arms.  The explorer cam also had less lift on the intake side.  Performance wise AS WELL AS CHEAP go with the HO cam.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!
 

Explorer 302 rebuild for 5.0 T-bird

Reply #2 –
sweet thanks...oh for those wondering...the stock engine/tranny are almost ready to be removed...10 bolts are holding it in
'83 Cougar *the never ending project* warmed over 306 v8,c4,8.8 posi with 5 lug conversion
'91 mustang strictly street-in progress
'00 f150 7700-Mean Green: jet stage 1 chip,ported upper intake with 1" spacer,'04 Super Duty intake with injectors,summit racing short tube headers with true 2.5" duals with smithy's glasspacks!