Ford 2.3 Cam

[domiNATE]

Anybody try a peformance cam in their Ranger?

If so, how was it?

 

[briansz]

http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductModelDetail.cfm?ProductModelId=11097

It's the difference between running a large hill at 65mph in 5th (with the cam) or 45 in 3rd (with the stock cam). It's got a good deal more oomph than stock.

 

[89 RaNgEr]

Do you have to change the valves, springs ect to use this cam??

Whats the difference in HP, Torque, Gas mileage, does it throw a code with the ECU??

thanks

 

[briansz]

It was installed as part of a complete rebuild. The springs are nothing exotic. Believe the hydraulic lifters came from CompCams as well. I did not go to larger valves with this head, just a 3-angle valve job and some port work. .020 off the head and .010 off the block. I have the TK5 manual and 3.73's in the rear end.

No real difference in gas mileage I've noticed. No idea about codes since my truck only has a carb, distributor, and ignition box. Doing it again I might go to the .440 lift 'Magnum' cam but the one I've got is a good bit better than stock.

 

[89 RaNgEr]

o okay, What kind or size cam can i install in my 2.3 without it messing with the valves ect and so it doesn't throw a code??

 

[flaminranger]

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58074

 

[4b316]

Is that roller or a flat slider?

 

[briansz]

The CompCams piece I am running is a regular slider cam, not a roller. Roller is more $$$ than I had available when I had the motor built.