cams

[mbtech2003]

i was thinking of putting a new cam in my engine to get some more power out of it. i was thinking of this cam 270-443904 from jegs.

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/Pro...902&prmenbr=361

any info would be helpfull and should i do it with 120k on the clock??? i've allways changed the oil every 2500 miles scence i owned it and their is no unusall noise from the engine besides the broken manifold that i will be replacing soon. i will be pulling the engine out so i can replace the rusted oil pan and leaking rear main seal ( i will however replace the timing chain and gears eather way.

thanks

 

[bluesman17]

If your going to pull it why not take it somewhere to be rebuilt and do any upgrades then? That is what I would do, but just my opinion.

 

[mbtech2003]

i guess i'll see what the engine looks like when i take off the oil pan and intake and valve covers and go from there. and hope that i dont have to rebuild it. :wacko:

 

[brian_n_texas]

Since you're putting in the time and effort to pull the engine - which ain't easy - I would suggest at least getting remanufactured heads, or take 'em somewhere and get 'em redone. I put reman'd heads on my 82 that had 147,00 miles when I got it and every time I have checked the oil since it's clean enough to see through.

One note: when you swap a cam, you want to make sure it's compatible with your stock valve springs, lifters, timing gear, etc.

 

[bluesman17]

and computer if its EFI

 

[mbtech2003]

ya i prob will have to upgrade the computer. i think super chips has one i'll look into it

hypertech has it for bout $260....

now just haveto find a weekend and start pulling it out )

might be a few weeks yet but any other info would help in the mean time for things to think about while i'm in there

thanks again

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[BLADE262US]

I wouldnt mess with the computer you could end up in a tuning nightmare . The cam I used in my 351W when I rebuilt it is one that comp cams makes specifically for the fuel injected 351W . It has been a very good cam so far very happy with it and you dont have to change the computer because its ground within the limits of the computer fuel and timing map . /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ocalabronco]

your answer can be found at www.fordfuelinjection.com

 

[mbtech2003]

i should be getting this cam from iskycam.com this week

http://www.iskycams.com/productdisplay.php...c=101&dealer=no

it says use factory roller lifters should i get new ones or reuse old??

thanks