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rebuilding engine

in the kits it comes with bowled pistons. so im just wondering if there are any cams besides the E303 cam i can have. i want more lift then a E303 though
1988 LX coupe. a dressed up motor with full exhaust and BBK shorties with flowmasters, BBK CAI, accufab 65mm tb, HO upper intake, cobra valve covers.

rebuilding engine

Reply #1
1.7 rockers would get you more lift.
1983 Thunderbird-302 HO, Holley 650 CFM 4150 DP, Weiand Stealth Intake, Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner,  Holley Fuel Pump, Procomp HEI Distributor, B&M Holeshot 2400 Converter, Custom 2 1/4 duals with no cats and BBK shorties, Taurus Fan Conversion, FMS Grill, much more to come....


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rebuilding engine

Reply #2
You start moving the power band up and you'll lose low end torque which is important in these cars because they are heavy. A 302 isn't a big OHV V8 so you need to keep the torque down low or the car won't be any fun on the street.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.