Cam with stock 5.0

[corson]

I want to upgrade my cam but mostly keep the motor stock, save valve springs as needed I guess. I'm reading a lot of conflicting info about what works best on a stock motor with a stock computer, so I'm wondering if anyone has tried the ford E303 or the comp 31-238-3 in a stock setup and gotten good results. Also I do have headers on the way before y'all ask

 

[410Fortune]

You will need to change the factory springs

I had e303 cam in my 96 explorer with stock springs it worked ok, however the geometry was never correct and the valvetrain was very noisy. I attempted to shim the pedestals several times to no avail. I tried roller tip
Rockers and went back to stock stamped, still noisy. Years later I would learn the stock aprings basically are barely adequate for the stock cam

 

[Blown]

No "Alphabet" cams as you want more exhaust duration, even with headers on these. Alphabet cams were designed for higher revving and lighter Mustangs.

I like the milder Comp cams specifically for computer controlled engines. I say milder as in not wanting to get a higher stall torque converter to get it off the line....................I like the 35-510-8.

Search results for: 'products comp camshafts ford 50l 1985 2002 computer controlled_street' - COMP Cams®

www.compcams.com

 

[corson]

No "Alphabet" cams as you want more exhaust duration, even with headers on these. Alphabet cams were designed for higher revving and lighter Mustangs.

I like the milder Comp cams specifically for computer controlled engines. I say milder as in not wanting to get a higher stall torque converter to get it off the line....................I like the 35-510-8.

Search results for: 'products comp camshafts ford 50l 1985 2002 computer controlled_street' - COMP Cams®

www.compcams.com

Im looking at the specs and it seems the e303 has more exhaust duration than the 35-510-8

 

[Blown]

Whatever, Enjoy! You asked and I gave an opinion E303 has more intake and exhaust duration, IMHO more than you need with very little other power adders.

 

[Mbrooks420]

I’d upgrade the manifolds before digging into the cam, especially with the tube manifolds. Cam only won’t really give much benefit.