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How To Install 302/351 Mustang Camshaft & Timing Chain (79-95)

Increase horsepower & torque with Comp Cams 224/232 Xtreme Energy camshafts give your 1985-1995 Mustang 5.0 an aggressive lope exhaust tone.

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MPN# 35-518-8

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Ford Mustang - 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Engines: 5.0, 5.8

Fitment Notice

1985 Mustang 5.0/5.8 w/ factory hydraulic roller cam block
1986 Mustang 5.0/5.8 w/ factory hydraulic roller cam block. May require the stock 5.0 flat-top pistons to be fly-cut for valve reliefs or replace the pistons with ones with valve reliefs.
1987-95 Mustang 5.0/5.8 w/ factory hydraulic roller cam block

Piston to Valve Clearance

Piston-to-valve clearance and push rod lengths need to be checked on every application. See our SVE valve clearance and pushrod length checking tool part #SVE-PTVTOOL and check out our how-to video on how to Check Piston to Valve Clearance

Fitment Notice

On EFI engines, performance camshafts work only with mass air induction systems. Will not work with Explorer EEC-V EFI.
Recommended a minimum of a 3.73 rear-end, and Automatics need at least a 2500 RPM Stall

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Benefits

Excellent Upgrade Over Stock Cam Profile
Perfect for a Street/Strip Mustang
Increased Horsepower & Torque

Features

Noticeable Idle
2,200-6,200 RPM Range
224 Int./232 Exh. @ .050 Lift

What's in the Box

(1) Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
(2) Camshaft Dowel Pin
(1)Cam Card

Cams Xtreme Energy Camshaft - 224/232
This Comp Cams Xtreme Energy hydraulic roller cam is a great way to add horsepower to your 1985-1995 Mustang 5.0. Comp Cams Xtreme Energy hydraulic roller cam not only adds performance but also gives your Mustang an aggressive lope exhaust tone. Comp Cams 224/232 roller camshaft offers good idle quality and excellent low and mid-range power for your 302 engine. While it adds a noticeable power improvement, perfect for a modified Mustang Manual transmission with a minimum of a 3.73 rear-end and Automatics need at least a 2500 RPM Stall. Works well with a manual transmission, automatic transmission, and mass air fuel injection.

Cam Specs

Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,200-6,200
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 224
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 232
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 224 int./232 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 274
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 282
Advertised Duration: 274 int./282 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.555 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.565 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.555 int./0.565 exh.
Lobe Separation (degrees): 112

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How To Install 302/351 Mustang Camshaft & Timing Chain (79-95)

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Comp Cams - The Absolute Leader In Valve Train Performance
COMP Cams - The Absolute Leader In Valve Train Performance

COMP Cams manufactures truly superior hydraulic and solid flat tappet, hydraulic and mechanical roller, and overhead camshafts for Latemodel Mustangs and Lightnings. Comp Cams are designed and manufactured using cutting-edge technology and the finest engineering in the industry.

Whether your engine is naturally aspirated, run nitrous, a supercharger or a turbo, Comp Cams make more horsepower than any other. Looking for that ultimate hard-hitting Mustang idle? Check out the aggressive new ThumprCams.

Match Comp Cams camshafts up with their competition-grade lifters, valve springs, timing sets, and other supporting components, and you’ll experience the ultimate in race-winning reliability!