Cast or Steel gear on an 88 GT?

[~The Jester~]

Originally Posted by Coupe50h

The steel will work, (this is hardened steel like the cam/gear) the stocker should not be cast.
be aware autozone or other parts stores may try and give you a dist. that is cast or bronze gear, these may work for a couple hundred miles, may work for 5 miles, but it should only be steel if you care about the motor.

I don't agree with that. I run a brass/bronze gear on purpose! And had about 4000 miles on it when I sold the stang. It still looks fine, and going back in the engine.