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January 21, 2007, 08:48:30 PM

Since I have a flat tappet can, can I use E7's, which are roller rockers. If I do, can I just use the Ho cam insted of the flat tappet? This may make no sence, so please try to help me out here.

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Reply #1 – January 21, 2007, 08:59:19 PM

You can use E7's with a flat tappet cam. You can't use a roller cam in your block.

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Reply #2 – January 21, 2007, 09:45:34 PM

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You can't use a roller cam in your block

At least not a STOCK roller cam.....You can use a retrofit, but they are usually a bit pricey.

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Reply #3 – January 22, 2007, 06:37:57 PM

I think the only 5.0's that came with roller rockers were the '93 Cobras. But you can get pedestal mount RR's for those E7 heads, they bolt right on. That's what I have for my p heads.

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Reply #4 – January 22, 2007, 07:06:15 PM

lol, no m8 we wish of our cars came with roller ROCKERS. we're talking about roller lifters. and mike's doesnt have roller lifters, therye flat-bottomed. i think 86 was the first year for rollers..??? someone correct me if im wrong.

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Reply #5 – January 22, 2007, 07:49:55 PM

Ok, so what exactly do I have and will E7's work? If not or if it will, reguardless, what do/should I do

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Reply #6 – January 22, 2007, 07:53:46 PM

Quote from: ZondaC12;125147

lol, no m8 we wish of our cars came with roller ROCKERS. we're talking about roller lifters. and mike's doesnt have roller lifters, therye flat-bottomed. i think 86 was the first year for rollers..??? someone correct me if im wrong.

93 Cobras came with 1.7 roller rockers on GT-40 heads.

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Reply #7 – January 22, 2007, 07:55:35 PM

Bah! You and your alphanumeric words. I'm sleepy... bed time.

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Reply #8 – January 22, 2007, 08:30:24 PM

unless you have a pre '80 block its drilled and tapped for a roller cam or it at least has the bosses for them, a retrofit kit is only the spider and seperators. what did your engine come out of?

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Reply #9 – January 22, 2007, 09:17:05 PM

From what I was told, I only put it in, is an 83 LTD and the CFI came from an "Ho CFI stang". I didn't pull the motor, so I can't help. THe only thing I can do is give the date cond on the intake, which I will have to go look.

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Reply #10 – January 22, 2007, 09:28:50 PM

look right above where the starter mounts and get the #'s from there and post em also if it has a 1 peice rear seal it will also be steup for a roller cam

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Reply #11 – January 22, 2007, 09:51:43 PM

I will tomrow ( it's snowing) and I *think* it was a 1 peice.

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Reply #12 – January 23, 2007, 01:46:49 AM

you said that motor was an LTD transplant. did you find out something new ? HO stang CFI????

yes, e7 casting numbers will fit on you engine,,no problem, no mods,,plug and play. Complement it with that 4bbl intake you mentioned and top it off with a carb if you wanna.

you should really do a compression test before and after, just to see the difference. You might find that since you have the upper half off, its soooooo easy to c00ch the block (making it sound easy here) and toss in a re-ring kit while your at it.

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Reply #13 – January 23, 2007, 07:08:08 AM

Steve ( reputiable freind) said he took the CFI of his 84 Stang HO CFI and put it on the Fila. Probaly BS but only part #'s can tell. and if I have the heads off, I might as well put the 4 barrel on it too