Edelbrock Rollin' Thunder Hydraulic Roller Camshaft for Small Block Ford 351W
350-2281



Items You Need
Ford
Use with high stall torque converter only.
Will not work with stock valve springs.
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Operating Range | 1500-6500 RPM |
Duration Advertised | 299° Intake/302° Exhaust |
Duration @ .050'' | 235° Intake/238° Exhaust |
Lift @ Valve | .573'' Intake/.582'' Exhaust |
Lift @ Cam | .358'' Intake/.364'' Exhaust |
Lobe Separation Angle | 112° |
Intake Centerline | 107° |
Intake Timing @ .050" | Open 11° BTDC Close 44° ABDC |
Exhaust Timing @ .050" | Open 56° BBDC Close 2° ATDC |
Important Application Information:
Rollin Thunder Hydraulic Roller cams are for street high-performance and racing
applications only - not for heavy vehicles. Use with Edelbrock Performer RPM heads
(or other aftermarket heads), adjustable valvetrain components, screw-in studs, high performance adjustable rocker arms and at least 9.5:1 compression ratio. Headers,
high-energy ignitions, lower-than-stock rear gearing and a high-performance torque
converter (in auto. transmission equipped vehicles) are necessary.
Specifications:
Edelbrock Rollin' Thunder Camshafts are designed to improve horsepower and torque, produce a great sounding performance idle and provide sufficient vacuum at idle to support power accessories. Compared to conventional flat tappet hydraulic cams, Rollin' Thunder Camshafts have more aggressive lift profiles without excessive valve overlap that can compromise low-RPM drivability (reduced friction provided by roller tappets makes this combination of accelerated valve lift and reduced duration possible). Edelbrock Rollin' Thunder Camshafts are performance matched to Edelbrock Total Power Package components for proven performance. ROLLIN' THUNDER CAMSHAFTS Rollin' Thunder Camshaft Features
These complete cam kits feature an Edelbrock Rollin' Thunder Hydraulic Roller Camshaft and Edelbrock Hydraulic Roller Lifters and Pushrods that are dyno-matched for a trouble-free installation. Each kit includes: camshaft, hydraulic roller lifters, lifter guides, pushrods, and hold-down spider (1987-Later applications only). Kits offer great performance gains when matched with the rest of the Edelbrock Total Power Package. ROLLIN' THUNDER CAMSHAFT KITS
Does Edelbrock 2281 fit your vehicle?
1979 FORD E-100 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: CUSTOM
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: H
1986 FORD F-150
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: H
1980 FORD E-350 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: CHATEAU
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: G
1979 FORD LTD II
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: H
1979 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: H
1980 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: G
1983 FORD E-250 ECONOLINE
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: CUSTOM
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: G
1981 FORD F-350
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: RANGER
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: G
1993 FORD BRONCO
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: XLT LARIAT
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: H
1979 FORD THUNDERBIRD
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: H
1981 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: COLONY PARK
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: G
1980 FORD E-250 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON
- Liter: 5.8
- SubModel: BASE
- Aspiration: NATURALLY ASPIRATED
- Fitment Notes: Hyd Roller; 1500-6500rpm; Adv Dur 299 Int/302 Exh; Valve Lift 0.573 Int/0.582Exh; Lobe Angle 112deg; Use Stock Ratio Rocker Arms Only; Engine Swaps~ Not Legal For Use On Pollution Controlled Vehicles
- CUI: 351
- Engine Type: V8 ( 5.8L / 351 )
- Engine Vin: G
will this fit with stock heads on my 302w in my 1978 f150
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