1986 5.0 head and cam swap

MustangNate · 05-27-2003

Hi guys! I'm getting some E7 heads (evidently they flow better
than my stock 86 heads and they are cheap!) and an e303
cam.

I was wondering if I could use the e303 cam (498/498 lift)
with my stock short block or do I have to get different pistons?

Thanks everyone!

Twister · 05-27-2003

the 86 pistons are flat-top, and the E7TE heads have valves that are set lower than the E6SE heads, pluse the extra lift in the cam is not a good combo. Here is a pic of a stock 86 piston

Duderino · 05-28-2003

I've heard people swap the heads with no problem. Not sure about that cam though. Is this car still speed density?

Duderino · 05-28-2003

I missed the carburator in there