1995 econoline van - What's a good towing cam? 351w roller motor ?

ma219 · Dec 8, 2009

My friend has a 95 econoline van with a 351w. The van is set up to be a SPL van with a Wall and a ton of stereo equipment (i.e Heavy!). Anyways, he tore the engine apart for a rebuild and was going to put a "tow" style cam back in it when he puts it back together.

What would be a good cam to use? Would a stock cam with some 1.7 RR be better?

Thanks for your help,
Justin.

PolishSasquatch · Dec 8, 2009

im not an expert on this but I know with HO 302 cams, either advancing, or retarding it 4 degrees gives it a nice torque bump.

slow87GT · Dec 8, 2009

maybe comp xe264hr

Satistraction · Dec 8, 2009

get a RV cam for it. there is no need to spend big $$$ on it.

Robertf · Dec 19, 2009

Use the stock cam if it is in good condition. I had a 94 Club Wagon with the same engine. It was an excellent tow vehicle. My 2nd choice would be an Explorer cam. Btw where in central Mo?

ma219 · Dec 20, 2009

Sullivan, Mo.

He's using the stock cam and 1.7rr.

306 · Dec 20, 2009

I run this cam http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-35-239-3/
in my F-250 with a 351W. Has lots of torque for pulling and grunt down low.
Also has a nice lope to it... I like it.

conanski · Dec 20, 2009

Use the stock cam and 1.7 rockers unless it's a mass air vehicle then get the XE264HR-12 and use stock or 1.6 roller rockers. Also adding longtube headers and a single 2.5" medrel bent exhaust system will help loads, if all you can get is compression bent pipe go with a 3" cat back.

MJs89GT · Dec 20, 2009

put an RV cam in it and that thing will pull up the titanic and idle like grandma's caddy.

edwardo · Dec 20, 2009

I have the same engine with the stock cam in my 1994 f-350 and i tow a 7500lb trailer,it works but certainly isn't a powerhouse on hills.

1995 econoline van - What's a good towing cam? 351w roller motor ?

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