93 5.0 camshaft suggestions for a carburetor engine

thunder2335 · July 22nd, 2008, 01:31 PM

Does anyone have a suggestion for a mild camshaft for a 5.0 carburetor engine?

Sleeper_Stang_89 · July 22nd, 2008, 01:33 PM

is it stock?

thunder2335 · July 22nd, 2008, 03:01 PM

Yeah, bone stock, in a couple of years I want to stroke it a 347, so I just want something mild now.

Sleeper_Stang_89 · July 22nd, 2008, 03:13 PM

its old technology but a b cam is decent...

83fox · July 22nd, 2008, 04:53 PM

if youre converting a 93 efi motor to a carbed motor, youre going to need an 85 distributer with a steel gear, a cast gear will get eaten up up and cause a big ol failure

thunder2335 · July 22nd, 2008, 06:17 PM

If I get an e303 cam, do i still need the steel gear?

83fox · July 22nd, 2008, 06:49 PM

i think the e303 has a steel gear, so yes.

dont fear about finding an 85 distributer with a steel gear. i went to napa and had them order one for me and it cost me like 50 bucks, but i also gave them the original distributer.

advanced auto and any other place will be able to order you a distributer like that as well

i believe 1985 was the first year they started putting steel gears on the cams and it was also the last year for carburated motors.

5.0guy · July 22nd, 2008, 10:44 PM

i just went to the junk yard and found an older distributor and put in my car but i have yet to change the gear and i know that i need to soon

thunder2335 · July 22nd, 2008, 11:51 PM

DO i need a module for the 85 distributor?

trueblue01 · July 23rd, 2008, 10:08 AM

You can use Ford's Dura-Spark module with the '85 distributor or an aftermarket like MSD 6AL. Make sure the gear is steel on the distributor because there were cast gears used on non-roller motors. If you get a reman from AZ or pep boys etc. double check the gear as well.

thunder2335 · July 23rd, 2008, 11:24 AM

I currently have a 289 in my 67, I am going to use this 302 in it. Can I just use the same distributor and change the gear? The distributor is not all that old. Is it possible to use the gear for the distributor that I removed from the 302?

GoodOleBoyzRacin · July 23rd, 2008, 05:25 PM

if you have an older style dist. either vac or mechanical advance, you can just knock the pin out at the bottom and take the gear off then put on yer steel gear. make sure you use a new pin tho

thunder2335 · July 23rd, 2008, 05:34 PM

great, thanks for the tips guys

July 22nd, 2008, 01:31 PM	#1
thunder2335 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	93 5.0 camshaft suggestions for a carburetor engine Does anyone have a suggestion for a mild camshaft for a 5.0 carburetor engine?

July 22nd, 2008, 10:44 PM	#8
5.0guy Regular 1990 foxbody 14.8@98mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: archer,fl Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just went to the junk yard and found an older distributor and put in my car but i have yet to change the gear and i know that i need to soon __________________ your always faster then the guy in the mirror

July 23rd, 2008, 10:08 AM	#10
trueblue01 Enthusiast 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can use Ford's Dura-Spark module with the '85 distributor or an aftermarket like MSD 6AL. Make sure the gear is steel on the distributor because there were cast gears used on non-roller motors. If you get a reman from AZ or pep boys etc. double check the gear as well. __________________ Never fast enough.

July 23rd, 2008, 05:25 PM	#12
GoodOleBoyzRacin Regular 1990 Mustang GT 13.64 @ 101 MPH Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you have an older style dist. either vac or mechanical advance, you can just knock the pin out at the bottom and take the gear off then put on yer steel gear. make sure you use a new pin tho __________________ 90 Ford Mustang 5.0 T5- BROKE 1.9 60' on street tires13.64 @ 101 MPH 89 Ford Mustang coupe- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nIrzcQz3_8

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July 22nd, 2008, 03:01 PM	#3
thunder2335 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, bone stock, in a couple of years I want to stroke it a 347, so I just want something mild now.

July 22nd, 2008, 04:53 PM	#5
83fox Enthusiast 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 504 iTrader: 0 reviews	if youre converting a 93 efi motor to a carbed motor, youre going to need an 85 distributer with a steel gear, a cast gear will get eaten up up and cause a big ol failure

July 22nd, 2008, 06:17 PM	#6
thunder2335 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	If I get an e303 cam, do i still need the steel gear?

July 22nd, 2008, 06:49 PM	#7
83fox Enthusiast 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 504 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think the e303 has a steel gear, so yes. dont fear about finding an 85 distributer with a steel gear. i went to napa and had them order one for me and it cost me like 50 bucks, but i also gave them the original distributer. advanced auto and any other place will be able to order you a distributer like that as well i believe 1985 was the first year they started putting steel gears on the cams and it was also the last year for carburated motors.

July 22nd, 2008, 11:51 PM	#9
thunder2335 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	DO i need a module for the 85 distributor?

July 23rd, 2008, 11:24 AM	#11
thunder2335 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I currently have a 289 in my 67, I am going to use this 302 in it. Can I just use the same distributor and change the gear? The distributor is not all that old. Is it possible to use the gear for the distributor that I removed from the 302?

July 23rd, 2008, 05:34 PM	#13
thunder2335 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	great, thanks for the tips guys

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