Solids to Rollers ?

thedoctor · 03-19-2011, 04:49 PM

Rebuilding '85 2.8L, wondering if anyone makes roller cams,lifters,rockers for this motor? Would pushrods have to be changed to match? Any info/ point in right direction would be appreciated! Thanx, The Doctor.

Carguy3J · 03-19-2011, 05:02 PM

Honestly, you're wasting your time. I doubt anyone makes performance parts for it anymore, if they ever did; which I highly doubt. The 2.8L carb'd motor is an iron turd. I don't even know that it is worth a standard rebuild, let alone an attempt at performance. You'd be better off swapping in a later 4.0L OHV. For that matter, even a 2.9L would be a huge improvement.

03-19-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
thedoctor Wannabe Elite Explorer North Central Mich. lower penninsula '85 Ranger Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Solids to Rollers ? Rebuilding '85 2.8L, wondering if anyone makes roller cams,lifters,rockers for this motor? Would pushrods have to be changed to match? Any info/ point in right direction would be appreciated! Thanx, The Doctor.

03-19-2011, 05:02 PM	#2
Carguy3J Wannabe Elite Explorer North East New Jersey '99 4dr. XLT SOHC A4WD Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,151 Vehicle Specs	Honestly, you're wasting your time. I doubt anyone makes performance parts for it anymore, if they ever did; which I highly doubt. The 2.8L carb'd motor is an iron turd. I don't even know that it is worth a standard rebuild, let alone an attempt at performance. You'd be better off swapping in a later 4.0L OHV. For that matter, even a 2.9L would be a huge improvement. __________________ 1999 Explorer XLT 4dr, 4.0L-SOHC, 5R55E Auto, A4WD K&N FIPK Cold Air--XCAL3 w/ custom tunes from Henson Performance On The Way: Gibson Cat-Back,U/D pulley,Professional Products Polished 70mm Throttle Body **Planned soon:80mm MAFS,Removal of the Cats,Electric Fan Best Time 15.87 e/t @ 86.6MPH in the 1/4