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Old April 10th, 2022, 06:13 PM
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Will a 351 V-6 camshaft work in a 305E v-6?
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Default Re: Camshaft question

I know they will physically fit the block, they are both chain driven and use the same lifters. I think (not sure) the lobes profiles is slightly different. In my opinion I believe it will work fine, maybe someone else might know more.
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Will a 351 V-6 camshaft work in a 305E v-6?
According to my 1965 manual, they are the same grind.
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