351w Camshaft Synchronizer - Options Request

[ryan287]

Anybody know of an aftermarket source for a camshaft synchronizer? This has been the only company I have found that offers them for the 351w:

http://www.pricemotorsport.com/html/body_camshaft_synchronizer.html

http://www.pricemotorsport.com/html/body_camshaft_synchronizer.html

I'm just hoping there is something out there a little less expensive.

Thx

 

[pa69broncoguy]

you probably will not find another bolt in, I didnt even know this option was out there. Some have said a msd sensor had been available but i havent been able to find one.

 

[73azbronco]

someone on here made an adapter for one, might try searching.

 

[Dannyboy71]

I think AEM makes them, but probably not less expensive

 

[ryan287]

Thanks for the options. AEM does make one for about $70 more. Seems like this type of conversion hasn't really hit mainstream with the lack of options out there. I originally got the idea to go with a coil on spark route from the muscle car street/strip forums. There's a whole world of engine mods for EFI I didn't even know about out there. This is all part of a switch from Edelbrock EFI to the Holley HP with sequential multi-port injection.

I think I'm going to go with the Pricemotorsports piece - the guy on the phone was really knowledgeable.

Thanks,

 

[Broncobowsher]

You might be able to make one out of an old TFI distributor. Cut off all the windows and take a single strip of metal bent into a half circle and weld it in.

 

[pa69broncoguy]

Thanks for the options. AEM does make one for about $70 more. Seems like this type of conversion hasn't really hit mainstream with the lack of options out there. I originally got the idea to go with a coil on spark route from the muscle car street/strip forums. There's a whole world of engine mods for EFI I didn't even know about out there. This is all part of a switch from Edelbrock EFI to the Holley HP with sequential multi-port injection.

I think I'm going to go with the Pricemotorsports piece - the guy on the phone was really knowledgeable.

Thanks,

I think it looks like a nice part at a reasonable price, When I got the parts for mine i paid like $118 for the new syncro and $75 for the machined adapter and the synro doesnt come with the sensor from ford. If you get it let us know how it works out.

 

[DirtDonk]

Check the thread by EFIGuy here about Explorer setups with coil packs. Don't know if the signal is the same as the one Lars is using that was derived from another unit, but there are people using them.
Don't remember the details, but might be worth a little look at what EFIGuy is doing.

Good luck. Let us know how it all comes out. Sounds interesting.

Paul

 

[ryan287]

One of the issues I'm finding is the DIS systems deployed by Ford were used on 5.0's & 302's, but not on 351w 's. The drive shaft for the oil pump is different, which means (from some of the forums I've read) that I would need to hack apart 2 distributors and put them together. Unfortunately, precision machining and welding are not in the cards for me.

Kills me too, I can get a 302 cam sync for $45 at Summit.

 

[64bit]

64bit Tuning Concepts offers a cheap alternative to the Price Motorsports unit.

https://64bittuning.fwscart.com
www.facebook.com/64bittuning

 

[sanndmann3]

Its been a few years but if I remember correctly, I took the aluminum 5.0L housing and welded it up and recut it on a lathe. having access to a machine shop is beneficial... Used the shaft from 6 cyl. motor.

 

[sanndmann3]

64bit Tuning Concepts offers a cheap alternative to the Price Motorsports unit.

https://64bittuning.fwscart.com
www.facebook.com/64bittuning

Didn't read all the fine print but this appears to be the affordable solution people are looking for...
(gotta love the problem solvers on this forum)

 

[needabronco]

You can use a V6 sensor and use a sleeve to take up the additional length. That's the old school work around.

 

[Crush]

yep. 3.8l v6 and the machined collar drops right in. but i cant remeber who has the collars. maybe efiguy?

 

[nvrstuk]

That's what I used... 3.8l with a collar to space it the needed amount.

Works great, cheap alternative, stock OEM part...


What 64 bit tuning concepts is offering is exactly what you need.

 

[hankjr]

I have some collars I turned from materials leftover from my build. Can check the shop to see if I can lay my hands on them. I think I had an ad in classifieds. i checked and there is a locked thread. i can make you a black friday deal on one if you want. PM me if interested. no rush

Hank