what are the advantages of a cam and rollers??????

87 GT MUSTANG · 06-11-2003, 11:22 AM

What are the advantages of installing an aftermarket cam with some pedestal mount roller rockers on a 95 302????????

bigred90gt · 06-11-2003, 12:24 PM

If you dont change your heads and intake, you'll be dissapointed with the results of your cam, or at least I was. I am consistently running 14.2's after my cam, whereas before I had a PB of 14.2 and was consistent 14.4's. For all the effort involved, I personally feel that a cam alone is not worth the effort. I love the new idle, and it "feels" stronger, but the numbers arent there. As for the RR's, they reduce friction in your drivetrain, and with a larger ratio, they increase the overall valve lift. Thats about all I know.

Caymon

Hethj7 · 06-11-2003, 02:53 PM

Definitely need to let that motor breathe a little easier before a cam would do you much good. Heads, intake, and exhaust would be a better place to go than a cam on an otherwise stock 302. In fact, many people run in the 12's with the stock cam, although once you get heads, intake, and exhaust, a larger cam will help you out even more.

87 GT MUSTANG · 06-11-2003, 03:52 PM

I already have a full exhaust set-up with a cobra intake , i am porting my stock e7te heads to death to save a bit of money, i have an aluminum driveshaft and 3:73's with a pro 5.0 shifter to boot, instead of invetsing money into the cam should i possibly go with a larger TB or maybe Mass Air?. The rollers rockers are a definate go, i am going with 1.7's

06-11-2003, 11:22 AM	#1
87 GT MUSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oshawa,Ontario Posts: 46	what are the advantages of a cam and rollers?????? What are the advantages of installing an aftermarket cam with some pedestal mount roller rockers on a 95 302???????? __________________ Adam pennington

06-11-2003, 12:24 PM	#2
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	If you dont change your heads and intake, you'll be dissapointed with the results of your cam, or at least I was. I am consistently running 14.2's after my cam, whereas before I had a PB of 14.2 and was consistent 14.4's. For all the effort involved, I personally feel that a cam alone is not worth the effort. I love the new idle, and it "feels" stronger, but the numbers arent there. As for the RR's, they reduce friction in your drivetrain, and with a larger ratio, they increase the overall valve lift. Thats about all I know. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

06-11-2003, 02:53 PM	#3
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Definitely need to let that motor breathe a little easier before a cam would do you much good. Heads, intake, and exhaust would be a better place to go than a cam on an otherwise stock 302. In fact, many people run in the 12's with the stock cam, although once you get heads, intake, and exhaust, a larger cam will help you out even more. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

06-11-2003, 03:52 PM	#4
87 GT MUSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oshawa,Ontario Posts: 46	I already have a full exhaust set-up with a cobra intake , i am porting my stock e7te heads to death to save a bit of money, i have an aluminum driveshaft and 3:73's with a pro 5.0 shifter to boot, instead of invetsing money into the cam should i possibly go with a larger TB or maybe Mass Air?. The rollers rockers are a definate go, i am going with 1.7's __________________ Adam pennington