Re: RE: 3.9l cam plus lifters+pushrods

From: Geoff (geoff_fahl_1@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Apr 01 2001 - 17:38:23 EDT


what kind of hp and economy differences could I expect fom the mopar cam and
any other aftermarkets?
economy isn't a big deal but I'd still like to know.

geoff
95 dak v6
""Daniel D"" <barracuda19@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F157g3Sv0YKpDS7hx2700011b81@hotmail.com...
> What about cams for 95 3.9?
>
>
> Daniel
>
>
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: 3.9l cam plus lifters+pushrods
> Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 18:10:01 -0600
>
> Without having a custom ground cam done....I personally haven't found any
> cams for the 96+ 3.9L's.
>
> Yes, the best way to install a new cam is with a new set of lifters and
> pushrods. (Not wise to use the old lifters or you may wear out the new
> camlobes prematurely.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of wes weems
> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 5:57 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 3.9l cam plus lifters+pushrods
>
>
> Ok
>
> I dont know if this would be wise to do or not... basically I like the
> look/sound of the rough idle you often here in cars with custom cams.... I
> was wondering if there was such a thing for a 3.9l v6. Also, if I did
this,
> would I need new lifters and pushrods? I have basically done everything as
> far as engine work goes, but never messed with valves (so this my really
be
> out of my league) I have a strong background in mechanics.
>
> Soo.... if they DO sell a perfomance (blub blub blub blub idle cam) for my
> dakota 3.9l, what might be involved in putting it in?
>
> I would imagine basically getting all the way down to the timing chain
> (which really isnt THAT big of a deal) but what about valves/pushrods?
>
>
> Thanks for any info you guys can help me out wiht
> Wes
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>
>
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