v8 recommended performance mods?

[Nightbiker07]

I am swapping a 98 5.0 Explorer drivetrain into my ranger, and I dont want to drop it in completely stock.

I am assuming the motor is already set up with roller lifters?

I was thinking a Cam, valve spring kit and some 1.7:1 Roller rockers would suit this motor nicely, but I honestly have no idea. When I search for roller rockers for the 5.0, I find several different options and lots of conflicting info. I know I will have to measure the rocker stud/bolt, as there seem to be 3 different sizes it could be, but as for the specific style of roller rocker, I am unsure of what to use.

Cam- I am lost here. Heard it doesn't like cams with a LSA less than 114 degrees, and most cams for this motor seem to hover around this.
Many people have suggested use a stock 5.0 mustang cam, but I figure if Im going to spend the money, why not buy something even better, if theres something out there you guys would recommend? Im not looking for 4000RPM power, but something that will mainly keep the power and just add to it everywhere. I dont need a 4x4 torque monster, but I dont want to give up all the torque in favor of high-rpm performance- this thing will be my DD, and fuel economy must be preserved somewhat.



I will have a tuner available to me, But I have no idea who to talk to about the 5.0 tunes. My tuner is an SCT X3.


Anyone have any other suggestions before the motor gets installed?

Thanks!!

 

[rookieshooter]

Try contacting Comp Cams and speak to a tech.
http://www.compcams.com/ Get it straight from the horses mouth. I've used several of their cams, but more importantly, their customer service is great.
Don't forget about exhaust work. I'd ask them about the exhaust also.

 

[Nightbiker07]

Try contacting Comp Cams and speak to a tech.
http://www.compcams.com/ Get it straight from the horses mouth. I've used several of their cams, but more importantly, their customer service is great.
Don't forget about exhaust work. I'd ask them about the exhaust also.

Ive scoured their website and sent them an email.

Ive narrowed my search (for a compcam anyway) to a Magnum or a Xtreme Energy. The only other ones offered are for blown applications and Nitrous.