Aftermarket Cam for a 4.2?

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Jul 22, 2009 | 05:08 PM

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curiousgeorge

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well now im curious, i read on wikipedia that the 4.2 was rated for around 200hp. and close to 250ft/lb. are those numbers accurate?

Jul 22, 2009 | 05:11 PM

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westtexastiger

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I believe so. I got the same numbers doing some research on cars.com.

Jul 22, 2009 | 05:32 PM

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JimmysotherFORD

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yes they are, if you are looking for an aftermarket cam look into mustang v6 cams from the same year, they are the same engine diff CID

Jul 22, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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Raptor05121

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the 4.2L is a mustangs 3.8 bored over with a different top end

Jul 23, 2009 | 06:48 PM

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JayPhoenix

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were they not also a longer stroke as well??

Jul 23, 2009 | 07:05 PM

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dirt bike dave

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Raptor - the bore is the SAME between the 3.8 and 4.2.

The stroke is 9mm longer on the 4.2.

Jul 23, 2009 | 09:07 PM

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blackedoutV6

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a 4.2 with a fat cam=super sexyy

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