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5.0L Camshaft in 2.3L? Will it work? So, I have a buddy who has one 5.0L HO camshaft that he is getting rid of. Does anybody know if the cam will fit in the 2.3L head?
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That would be an emphatic NO!!!!! The 5.0 cam is set up for 8 cylinders and OHV. Come on Bro'!
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Haha. I did some research but couldn't find anything... but a big d'oh on the OHV part...
Thanks for triggering my brain process
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How will you know if you don't ask....
But the answer is no.....
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the alternator and starter will fit, so will the iac. thats about it...maybe the drain plug.
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the starter will fit fine??? my 5.0 has 2 bolt starter and my 2.3 has a 3 bolt starter???
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hahaha. thats funny
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Saw it in half and install it straight up! Works like a charm! May have to adjust the timing a bit, though.
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evintho Saw it in half and install it straight up! Works like a charm! May have to adjust the timing a bit, though.
Longways or crossways?
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do you need a picture, yes they fit...i wouldn't have put it on the list, just leave one bolt out, works good in a emergency(i end up leaving them in there tho i'm lazy)
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Some years throttle body will fit. But will need to do modification. I guess time to look for a 5.0 cam for mine.
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The black car uses a 5.0 tbody, bellhousing, flywheel, clutch, starter, fuel pressure regulator, spindles and brakes....thats the only important stuff you need to worry about.
5.0L Camshaft in 2.3L? Will it work? 
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