Re: cams

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Sat Apr 22 2000 - 07:58:45 EDT


>Dan Jones wrote:
>> Does anyone run a cam in their 5.2L daks that they like? Im starting to
>> look for one but havent really had any luck. I looked into the Magnum R/T
>> Camshaft 5.2L/5.9L #P5249549WA but i heard it was a bit too mild. Im
>> lookin for something that'll give some good power but will run right now
>> with a stock computer, i'll upgrade later. Anyone know of a site that
has a
>> good one? Mines a 97' 5.2L 2wd auto. Thanks

The Magnum R/T was one mod that help me get 14.91 but not the major one.
It did move the power band up the rpm scale and increase hp/torque in
the 3300 to 4800 band. Other mods, especially the F&B tb, complemented
this increase.

I run the cam with the stock computer in the winter and, at night when
I need functioning gauges, with 87 octane. No pinging experienced
and still a power increase in that rpm range but not as much. Clean
air testing dictated my choice of the cam (passed CO and NOX with
flying colours, squeeked through on the HC).

Hope this helps in your decision-making process.

Bob. Southern Ontario, Canada.
'97 Dakota CC Sport, FR, 5.2L, 3.55 SG, auto.



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