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[5.0Flareside]

Oh.. it needs a camshaft alright

You wouldn't believe how much of a difference this one simple change makes, and your truck is all setup for it with 4.10 gears. That should be a roller motor as well so you only need the cam.. which would be the Comp 35-512-8 if I were suggesting. This is a hugh jump over stock but it's still not that radical in the big scheme of things and won't upset the EFI system, so the truck should run like stock except that it'll make a ton more HP.

I'm gonna hold off on a cam till I put another 302 together for it

 

[Ridgerunner]

I'm gonna hold off on a cam till I put another 302 together for it

Good idea that way you're not down a vehicle.

 

[5.0Flareside]

yeah...

it's very tempting but im not gonna do it...

 

[Ridgerunner]

yeah...

it's very tempting but im not gonna do it...

I can understand that. At least you can pick up another engine tear it down and build it like you want while you are driving your truck.

 

[5.0Flareside]

yeah...

the thing that pisses me off... 6 months ago.. there was 7-10 roller 5.0 engines on CL for fairly cheap..

now there aint any!!!!

 

[Ridgerunner]

What years did the roller engines start?

 

[5.0Flareside]

DAM IT!!! It's not a roller but its a mexican block!!!

http://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/2853353526.html

 

[5.0Flareside]

would love to have this also...

http://nashville.craigslist.org/ptd/2867115283.html

 

[flareside_thunder]

I thought the Mexican blocks were sought after for their nickel content, not the webbings?

Chris, I have a 93 Cobra lower and Exploder upper intake sitting in the shed that I was gonna use on my Flare but I never did....Let me make sure I have all the pieces if you're interested.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I thought the Mexican blocks were sought after for their nickel content, not the webbings?

Chris, I have a 93 Cobra lower and Exploder upper intake sitting in the shed that I was gonna use on my Flare but I never did....Let me make sure I have all the pieces if you're interested.

If he isn't interested I am.

 

[5.0Flareside]

I thought the Mexican blocks were sought after for their nickel content, not the webbings?

Chris, I have a 93 Cobra lower and Exploder upper intake sitting in the shed that I was gonna use on my Flare but I never did....Let me make sure I have all the pieces if you're interested.

IM DEFINATLY INTERESTED!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ridgerunner]

IM DEFINATLY INTERESTED!!!!!!!!!

Chris if you change your mind let me know.

 

[5.0Flareside]

DOUBT IT!!!! lol.. sorry but i highly doubt it...

 

[5.0Flareside]

Wife said no.......... so you get dibs if wanted

 

[Ridgerunner]

Wife said no.......... so you get dibs if wanted

Really Ann said no? Dang that would put your truck to where you want it.

 

[Blue Goose]

Wife said no.......... so you get dibs if wanted

Sig worthy....just sayin'...

 

[5.0Flareside]

Really Ann said no? Dang that would put your truck to where you want it.

well its a combo of things...

 

[Ridgerunner]

well its a combo of things...

I understand I have been married 25 years no need to explain.

 

[5.0Flareside]

it's ok.. i got some plans instead....

 

[Ridgerunner]

That is cool i have been following along because a lot of what you are doing applies to my truck also.