Just wanted to say thank you, I recently purchased a 1986 Ford Mustang LX that was set up for DRAG but the guy lost his motor to a friend (long story but I was able to purchase it - cheap) and now I am in the process or learning process of rebuilding a used 302 with a bout 60K on it and I have gotten a few add-ons with it. Edlebrbock Performance Intake, Cam, matching lifters and new timing chain and gears. I am SUPER excited to start and finish this project and your videos will be very helpful. I have a few relatives that are the back bone of most of the stuff I do when it comes down to engines. They have done it their whole lives and when I found these videos it really got me excited to see the light at the end of the tunnel to get this car completed. I just started to pull the heads off the engine and I am going to port and polish them as well once I get the new gaskets etc. I hope to keep you up to speed on my progress maybe with my own videos WILL SEE!

I have the same motor in my 72 Grande. I worked a school year and a summer to buy it from the shop I was working at the time. I'm currently restoring it but I am lucky I found you this is all a real help in the process I looked at your interior videos. That is as far as i am right now the motor luckily has only 33k miles but it definitely needs a clean up as poor as it runs at times. Keep posting this stuff i love it

I would never tighten one bolt to the max and then the other. I do one bolt until I feel resistance and then the other. Then back and forth adding more pressure evenly applied across the plate until fully torqued.

Very precision job; excellent video; thanks for all the tips and warnings to avoid mistakes !!!!!! Looks like you have done a few of these !!!!

Cant thank you enough for being thorough so that those of us learning can follow along

I want to build a fox body this year so this is an awesome find. Thanks dude!

Can't believe you only have 1900 subscribers. Great videos man, I subbed. I'll try to spread the word!

this video helped by the way i do appreciate it, i just installed my E303 cam in my 1994 Mustang GT 5.0L V8...

last leg on a 302? no way lol those little buggers are tough :p

Great job man!!! Great video. I love learning new things and you are great at teaching and doing video.💪👍

Only just found these videos, keep up the excellent work!

Good work. Can't wait to see that motor purr and work in the truck.

Loved the vid until the very end when he didn't use a torque wrench on the cam cover bolts LOL

Building an engine in crocs..... Legend

Permatex discontinued the ultra slick. A good alternative I have heard but haven't tried it is the Lucas Assembly Lube. In Autozone it can be found over on the area where they keep their diesel stuff. I don't see any problem with the ultra slick. All seems like is some really heavy weight oil. The best lube is the stuff that comes in a tub because as you can see even though the ultra slick is extremely thick you can see it run off the cam. I could see it running off and thinning out on the lobes if it takes longer than around 3 days to put the engine back together. The stuff in the tub don't run and resembles grease more. Also packing behind the face plate with vasoline is acceptable similar to how you would pack an oil pump's gears. Although I think your engine will be OK with this lube but it kind of fall in the category as old type lube since there has been better strides in the tech of assembly lube. It's kind of similar to using Indian head gasket sealer when there are better options. It works just fine but is considered old tech.

You just gave me the confidence to do my own cam

Right on bro you got some great vids keep up the hard work !

Thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback!

man,you made an awesome video,hope folks pay attention...thanks!

Thanks for good video information, helps much.

nice work my man!

Just the video i needed thanks

Why r u apologizing for the crocs? That’s probably the most important step.

great video! helped alot!

Thanks. Great video

There's a tool for cam installation. Or use a longer bolt, or a set of Vice Grips on stock cam gear bolt.

also can you show us how to increase the idle on the 302 with the IAC?

am stuck on this part in my build, e303 in my 302 stock block .. I put the cam all the way in but it doesn't move freely like how yours does

If you installing on a stand, roll the engine upside down so any of the dragging the cam along the bearings (and it happens) is done to the top of the bearing where the cam doesn't seat.

Good job, nice explanation too=) Question for you: replacing different can into my Mustang 3.8 litre V6, putting XTreme Energy in with stiffer springs, of course. Do I need to replace cam bearings, or can I just replace cam? Car has 180000 miles on it? Thanks=)

Dude where were you 2 months ago when I started lol I just got mine back together with a couple vids of first start up

Great video

I have a lot of bolt on upgrades on my 5.0 exhaust long tube headers ,tb , intake and so on but I have not upgraded my top end can I use this with the stock heads?

I want to get a B cam but I was wondering what all I have to get for the cam swap?

great video series. after the swap. what carb did you use? Original roller distributors with coil, msd or HEI type to match up with E303 cam ?

What is the best cam for all around performance

If you use a long bolt you can hold the cam up all the way back into motor

What's the biggest cam I can go with on a 302 without changing heads or anything

You know what would make installing that cam even easier? Just stick a screwdriver in the end.. little bit more leverage than that tiny cam bolt 👍

Did you replace the cam bearings? If so what replacement did you use?

If I install a f303 on my 5.0 mustang wat else would I need

What is the torque requirement on the cam retainer bolts?

What block do u recommend for the build. A 302w

I notice you didn't tighten the camshaft to factory spec... are you gonna do so? great vid btw!

ok boys need some help, I have a flat tappet 351w in my bronco and I want to use the comp cam extreme 4x4 low end cam in it, do I need to remove lifters and need new springs for a cam like this or can I just remove my dizzy and old cam and slide the new one in and way to go

I know I may come across a little ignorant on the subject but I am selling a 74 bronco project to a friend as he is more into them and practically bullied me into it. He is taking the engine of another one of his projects to replace it though so I am going to still have the motor. I was going to put it into an 84 rx7 and was wondering if there was anything I would need to change in order for it to be more for speed rather than for torque? Basically I am looking to make a car I can drive in normally but could say take to a local drag strip and still have some fun there. Thanks for your help, Alex

what would be an equivalent cam to this for a 289?

Where do you but the also grease?

Just bought a f150 with a nice 302 a few bolt on but I'd like it cammed , nothing big but just enough . Any suggestions?

what transmission were you going to use for this build?

Excellent video

You said this cam is mainly for torque but how much added hp is it giving you?

cheater trick, long 3/8-NC bolt, or a side handle for a drill that uses a 3/8 thread. Works great as a cam handle. Handle is better, but more people have bolts laying around.

Would you recommend locktite on cam bolt?

Can you use the stock heads and springs etc? Just want a little lope

Hey just got an 88 foxbody GT with GT40 heads and intake and it has a cam in it already but it’s not a very big one because it barely lopes or chops. I bought a 90 fox 2 years ago that I know had an E303 cam because it chopped HARD and sounded amazing! I really want to throw an E cam in my 88 but not sure what all I need for it besides the cam itself. Lifters? Pushrods? Springs? Valves? Please help me out!

Do u have to get da number 1piston down to put ur cam in I have a good runin 283 what to put a 280 in it let me no

Ever thought about using a longer bolt.

This was an amazing video, I can't wait to buy my first 5.0 having it make 600WHP all motor. #2015GT

theres no gasket for that cam cover?

I have an 1980 2.3 4 Cyl manual Cobra what i have to do to swap an 302 V8 what i need Thx to everyone that will help me

Hello very good video. I have a stock used ford 302 roller motor and I want convert it to 302 ho to drop it in a 1986 Ford F-150, I am looking for torque and horsepower at low rpm but with a bit of rough idle I am going to purchase aluminum heads 190cc runner 2.02 intake with 1.6 exhaust and stainless steel roller rockers with 1.6 ratio. I already have a edelbrock dual plain intake with a 500 cfm edelbrock carb. What type of camshaft do you recommend me to install ? according to the parts I have. Thanks in advance

what are you torquing your bolts at ?

Hey do you know if I can put a 1995 5.0 mustang engine in a Ford F-150 1995 with the 5.0 EFI do you know what changes or parts I need to replace to fit this in my truck ?

How much is this build costing you??? And is the bottom end all new too???

ok now I'm ready to go. thanks a million, now to get my frozen distributor out I can get started. can you help in the timing and valve lash. got a magnum 270h comp cam

I am doin a E303 right now in a semi budget Semi Street / Daily build 1985 5.0 H.O. Roller Motor "M-Code" .... lookin for some more power Anyone know what I can expect? lol... My additions with E303:... Promaxx 1102 heads (175cc 2.02. / 1.60 valves) Demon 625 Carb, Edelbrock RPM intake , Car already had BBK Long Tubes with Flowmasters (No Cats) Smog and A/C Delete... Goin thru the motors bottom end but not replacing shit unless bad stuff... Only Rings and bearings for sure... Comp Cams Double Roller Timing Chain of course... Car also had when i bought it 3:73 Gears in 8.8 Rear, Frame Connectors and Torque Boxes and that Dura- mat under the carpets back into the trunk.......The previous built and restored the entire car spent a fortune on resto including 3,500. paint and prep job Regatta Blue but left the motor stock... I'm gonna finish it lol...

simple to put in you dont have to dagree wheel a windsor it is simply line the lug to the key way

What all needs to be upgraded if you plan to e303 can your car. I have a 1970 Ford f100 with holly 4 barrel carb and elderbrock intake.

Awesome thank you

Ya can prob find ya a longer bolt that would fit on the cam

Howards makes a far better cam, 219 @.50 on both intake and exhaust, but with 1.7 rocker arms lift gets to .578 just under .600 that is supported by most aftermarket heads.

Sounds like a lot of stuff that needs to be done for a bigger cam

I’ve been wanting to do a cam on my 94 gt... my question is, do the heads have to be done or can I just do the cam? I don’t want to go to far on the motor, just want a little more throaty sound

Put the cam in before the crank makes life a lot easier. Flip the engine on the stand and you can use both hands.

Settings on the heads?

On timing chain replacement is there a certain rotation for the camshaft to be in for top dead center of crank

Need some help with getting oil pressure in a 72 302. It has been hot tanked and has a new oil pump and has the shaft in it to drive the oil pump. can hear the oil moving in the block but nothing is coming up to the head. any Ideas? I have been using a drill to try and build up the pressure.

Torque specs for the two bolts??

Fix I'm slow Please go through all the numbers on the card

Can u use these on a 302 with stock heads? Also does cam need new springs and lifters?

Did u degree this cam I'm wanting to install a b303 but not sure if i need to degree it.

Just found your video while researching what to do on a 92 f150 flareside I have with a 302. I've already bought a donor it's in a 93 f150 I picked up cheap. I went to your website and will be using it to reference a lot of the build but I probably won't be switching to carburetor. One question I have is how much horsepower did you end up with after the build? Lastly I wanted to thank you for making and posting the videos and creating the website, I have a feeling they're going to be very helpful for my build.

*assembly lube* is it used so that when the engine first starts, the components are not running dry one versus another? is it for those few moments before engine oil comes onto the components and lubricates them? anyone please?

these motors hard to blow up

i have a 1985 v8 crown vic ltd how do i knw if it is a 5.0 or a 5.8

My son and I are wanting to rebuild the original motor 302 5.0 Back ground Original 5.0 142,000 miles Runs good Question shop wants to rebuild it for $3500 and I'm wondering if I should ask about giving it a little more power not much. What should I ask for in hp? 100 200? Not looking for a drag car but just a little bit more. Thanks

Absolutely buddy. Thanks for following me. I have a TON of videos and photos coming up on this ol' 302. Check out 302budgetbuild(dot)com and mach1restoration(dot)com for all the photos and videos. I run both of those websites and I posted a lot of great content on there. Good luck with your build.

Cam install handles work.....

why you dont use a longer bolt and not that short one.. get one of these long waterpump bolts and no Problem to get the cam in...

Can anybody tell me what the advantage if an "overhead" cam? I'm thinking about the 1950's era classics, like the '57 Chevy, such as was popular in drag races. As I recall, there was a big performance advantage, but they were against the rules.

Sorta of a random question. But I have a 95 f150 302 all stock . I am going to swap the heads to a gt40 and swap the cam (thanks for the awesome video) for a e303 cam . Do I need to flash my ecm or flash anything before I tear something up?

7:00 mark- That "Thrust Plate bearing assembly" is a whopping 130. bux. hahha better clean it up...Must be very important ..I Bought a new one... How much HP did you end up with ya think????

would like to see the degree wheel in action...

Did you degree this cam?

Some say e303 cam is best installed up

when you install an aftermarket cam do you have to do work on the heads or is it ok to leave them alone?

No reason to apologize for comfort

Do the heads need to be off

why are rubber gloves important. do they really matter