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    4/14/2020 10:29 AM  #1

    M1Mustang69
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    351W Cam on a 302????

    Is it possible to slap this cam in a 302?

     

    4/14/2020 11:38 AM  #2

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    Re: 351W Cam on a 302????

    Yes, cams are interchangeable across Windsor small-block family of engines.  Check firing order.

     

    4/14/2020 11:41 AM  #3

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    Re: 351W Cam on a 302????

    Yes and firing order is different on early 302's.  All that means is you have to follow the 351 firing order when installing the plug wires.

    Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
     

    4/14/2020 1:38 PM  #4

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    Re: 351W Cam on a 302????

    The 5.0 HO switched to the 351 firing order, so if you have a Mustang sourced 5.0 nothing changes.  If its a 289/302 then its the old small block order.  Firing order follows the cam. 

    Another thing to consider is what gear the distributor has.  That cam is a roller, so its probably meant to be used with a melonized gear.  Something this small isn't likely ground on a billet core, but I would be absolutely certain. 

    In a non roller cam block you are going to need to use retrofit lifters.  Pushrod length will be different too.  Rollers use shorter pushrods.  If its a roller now the lifters, dogbones, and spider will work just fine.  Stock pushrods may or may not work.  I always check pushrod length to be sure. 

     

     

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