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

Add performance and increase horsepower & torque with Comp Cams Xtreme Energy - 232/240 camshaft for 1985-95 Mustang!

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MPN# 35-522-8

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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

Product Note

This camshaft is not compatible with a cast iron, steel, or bronze distributor gear. A melonized/nitrided gear or polymer gear is required. to ensure maximum performance. Failure to utilize the proper gear will void all warranties and/or returns.
This camshaft will use a 7/16-20 camshaft bolt. The factory Ford bolt will not be compatible with this camshaft.

Benefits

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

Features

Mass Air Required
Custom Tune Required
Noticeable Idle

What's in the Box

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

1985-1995 Mustang 5.0/5.8 Comp Cams Xtreme Energy Camshaft - 232/240
This Comp Cams Xtreme Energy hydraulic roller cam is a great way to add horsepower to your 5.0L 85-95 Mustang. Fox Body cams not only add performance, they also give your Mustang an aggressive lope exhaust tone. This Comp Cams roller camshaft offers good idle quality and excellent low and mid range power for your 302 engine. While it adds a noticeable power improvement, it still maintains great drivability characteristics for daily driving. Works well with manual transmission, automatic transmission, and mass air fuel injection.

Notes

On EFI engines, performance camshafts work only with mass air induction systems. Will not work with Explorer EEC-V EFI.

Also fits 1994-95 351W with factory hydraulic roller cam when used with mass air EFI.

Recommended a minimum of a 3.73 rear-end and Automatics need at least a 2500 RPM Stall

Camshaft Specs
RPM Range	1500-5500
Valve Timing	1500-5500
Lobe Separation	112
Intake Centerline	108

Intake
Valve Lash	Hyd
Duration	282
Duration @ .050	232
Valve Lift	.0565
Lobe Lift	.354

Exhaust
Valve Lash	Hyd
Duration	290
Duration @ .050	240
Valve Lift	.0574
Lobe Lift	.36

This product is intended for off-road use only, and is not legal for use in emission restrictive states. Off-Road Disclaimer

Valve Spring Upgrade

LMR recommends upgrading the valve springs with any aftermarket camshafts.

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

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Published on 2015-06-18
How To Install Camshaft & Timing Chain on a Ford 302/351 (79-95)

Camshafts are hands down one of the most popular upgrades for you pushrod Mustang guys. The ability to achieve more horsepower, more torque, and the lopey idle we all know and love.

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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!