Installing CAM

Mustang_289 · 08-24-2003, 06:45 AM

My son and I have decided to go H/C/I for our project car(X303, AFR185s, Typon intake). Starting to strip the car down - would like to get some good pointers on installing this combo, especially the cam. Are there any good articles posted on the web that tells how to install a cam in a 5.0 stang?

All comments are appreciated.

bigred90gt · 08-24-2003, 01:20 PM

I used my Chiltons manual and it worked great. Get a good assembly lube. If you can pull the motor, life will be much easier. Other than that, have fun and enjoy the bonding experience.

QuantumMotorsports · 08-24-2003, 05:30 PM

No need to pull the motor. Drain the radiator and remove it, unbolt the A/C condensor and move it out of the way and you can slide the cam straight out the front of the engine (after removing everying down to the timing cover of course)

mustangmadman · 08-25-2003, 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by QuantumMotorsports
No need to pull the motor. Drain the radiator and remove it, unbolt the A/C condensor and move it out of the way and you can slide the cam straight out the front of the engine (after removing everying down to the timing cover of course)

Agreed! Thats how I did mine the first couple of times with bno problems.

bigred90gt · 08-26-2003, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by QuantumMotorsports
No need to pull the motor. Drain the radiator and remove it, unbolt the A/C condensor and move it out of the way and you can slide the cam straight out the front of the engine (after removing everying down to the timing cover of course)

Please dont misunderstand me, I never said there was a need to pull the engine. I said it would make life easier, getting to everything so you dont have to bend over the front of the car. I didnt pull mine either and my back hurt like all get out the next few days.

mustangmadman · 08-26-2003, 12:40 AM

putting a cam in is as easy as you pull it out? just remove the u/l intake, lifters, and rods then pull the old one then install the new one?????

i want to replace my stock cam with a B cam, so if it is a good choice please let me know...the B cam was free and is in awsome condition.....

08-24-2003, 06:45 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Installing CAM My son and I have decided to go H/C/I for our project car(X303, AFR185s, Typon intake). Starting to strip the car down - would like to get some good pointers on installing this combo, especially the cam. Are there any good articles posted on the web that tells how to install a cam in a 5.0 stang? All comments are appreciated.

08-24-2003, 01:20 PM	#2
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I used my Chiltons manual and it worked great. Get a good assembly lube. If you can pull the motor, life will be much easier. Other than that, have fun and enjoy the bonding experience. __________________ '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

08-24-2003, 05:30 PM	#3
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	No need to pull the motor. Drain the radiator and remove it, unbolt the A/C condensor and move it out of the way and you can slide the cam straight out the front of the engine (after removing everying down to the timing cover of course) __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

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08-26-2003, 12:40 AM	#6
mustangmadman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: rochester, ny Posts: 31	putting a cam in is as easy as you pull it out? just remove the u/l intake, lifters, and rods then pull the old one then install the new one????? i want to replace my stock cam with a B cam, so if it is a good choice please let me know...the B cam was free and is in awsome condition.....