My 302 build for the Challenge Race Car - cam question?

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My 302 build for the Challenge Race Car - cam question?

Reply #15 – April 13, 2008, 11:43:55 PM

They're having a meet in New England in late August....I'm thinking of going as a spectator. Anyone up for it?:hick:

And do you have any update Mike?

My 302 build for the Challenge Race Car - cam question?

Reply #16 – April 14, 2008, 12:20:44 AM

We pulled the 2.3 today :hick:

Sold it for $750 on CL a few weeks ago. The ad was up for less then hour!

We have to test the 2.3T I'm building for DW's pace car in the car before dropping in the 5.0 though.

My 302 build for the Challenge Race Car - cam question?

Reply #17 – April 14, 2008, 12:43:05 AM

guess ill be looking forward to my 2009 challenge issue then

one thought though, wouldnt you be better off going with a HO swap? with that you would be one step up from the so non roller motor you currently have, a much better starting point imo.
im sure it could happen, even with a few hopups and still be under budget if the rules havent changed about selling off more than the initial purchase cost.

this is just a thought

My 302 build for the Challenge Race Car - cam question?

Reply #18 – April 14, 2008, 02:47:38 AM

I got a Trick flow stage 2 cam for $50 also got a E-cam for $80 so maybe something will show up for sale closer to where you live.

What if someone gave you a cam or would you have to pay for it in order to use it.

Sounds like a fun race i hope you get in the top 10 or so.

My 302 build for the Challenge Race Car - cam question?

Reply #19 – April 14, 2008, 08:52:08 PM

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with that you would be one step up from the so non roller motor you currently have, a much better starting point imo.

It's from a 87/88 Sport - its already roller. I don't remember the mileage, but it may be cheaper to just convert the thing over to HO power levels - which he is already looking to do with the cam swap.

My 302 build for the Challenge Race Car - cam question?

Reply #20 – April 14, 2008, 10:17:10 PM

I traded the Sport's roller 302 and EFI setup for the RX-7. This 302 is a roughly 84-spec unit that Jim Miller insisted I take off of his hands. It was originally a CFI motor, and he said it was a Town Car engine (maybe? memory is a little fuzzy...).