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Old 08-16-2014, 04:14 PM
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I asked. And since I'm a hard working, law abiding, tax paying citizen that's never required government assistance, now I owe them more money.
Yep that sounds about right lol
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Has anyone ever run a cam in a 5.4? Not a crazy cam but I'm interesting in a mild cam to go with long tube headers and true duals, If I wanted to do it right what all would i need to upgrade? Lifters valve train rocker arms exc? I'm not much of a motor guy when it comes to internals so I'll probably have it professionally done because my buddy has a shop. Id love to hear if anyone has done it and if its common!
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Originally Posted by 02_Black_On_White
Has anyone ever run a cam in a 5.4? Not a crazy cam but I'm interesting in a mild cam to go with long tube headers and true duals, If I wanted to do it right what all would i need to upgrade? Lifters valve train rocker arms exc? I'm not much of a motor guy when it comes to internals so I'll probably have it professionally done because my buddy has a shop. Id love to hear if anyone has done it and if its common!
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Originally Posted by 02_Black_On_White
Has anyone ever run a cam in a 5.4? Not a crazy cam but I'm interesting in a mild cam to go with long tube headers and true duals, If I wanted to do it right what all would i need to upgrade? Lifters valve train rocker arms exc? I'm not much of a motor guy when it comes to internals so I'll probably have it professionally done because my buddy has a shop. Id love to hear if anyone has done it and if its common!
You'll need cams, valve springs, timing chains, chain tensioners, a hole bunch of gaskets and some tuning..
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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2
You'll need cams, valve springs, timing chains, chain tensioners, a hole bunch of gaskets and some tuning..
Cam sprockets, adjustable crank gears, valve cover gaskets, front seal, oil pan gasket, rtv.
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Originally Posted by ibd2328
Cam sprockets, adjustable crank gears, valve cover gaskets, front seal, oil pan gasket, rtv.
thanks guys, I figured I'll need the works, might have to save up a bit for it haha!
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If you are thinking mild and depending on lift you could use the factory springs but hey if you're in there I'd replace it all anyway. Thats how I do it. Just makes sense to save for all the parts and do it right the first time.
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport
If you are thinking mild and depending on lift you could use the factory springs but hey if you're in there I'd replace it all anyway. Thats how I do it. Just makes sense to save for all the parts and do it right the first time.
yeah thats what I figured might as well do it right and take my time figuring everything out.
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Dayum, Some of the fastest trucks i've seen in awhile here at the races tonight. Pulaski county fair. SOUTHERNNN illinois. Took us like 3 hours to get here.

Go pro is loaded in our truck
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Dayum, Some of the fastest trucks i've seen in awhile here at the races tonight. Pulaski county fair. SOUTHERNNN illinois. Took us like 3 hours to get here.

Go pro is loaded in our truck
Can't wait to see them!

Anybody have any thoughts on the PLX wideband gauge with boost module? Found one on CL for a reasonable price.


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