Hughes Engines' response on KRC's 4.7L HO Cams...

From: Paul Bullerman (hemi287@comcast.net)
Date: Fri Jun 07 2002 - 18:43:27 EDT


> Can you tell me more info on the 4.7L cams in production? I have a 2K 4.7
> auto 4x4, and www.krcperformance.com is advertising H.O. cams with a 20
> lb-ft increase in torque, across the band, for $200.00 (for both). These
> are essentially cams from the new 4.7 H.O. in the 03 Jeep G.C.
> I am ready to buy them, can you convince me why I should wait for yours?
> TIA
> Paul

    Paul,
     If they are only $200 a pair I will buy them just to regrind them
     for our cams. I would think the price would be closer to $200 or
     more each. Cams and kits for overhead cam engines are very
     complex vs. an overhead valve engine. We are still working out
     the bugs. The factory H.O. engine is rated at 35 flywheekl hp
     more than the stnd engine. It has more compression, lighter
     pistons, different cam, valve springs, intake system and intake
     manifold. I would question 20 hp from the cams only. As a side
     note, there is NOT a lot of interest in mods for this engine.
           Dave

Hughes Engines inc.
23334 Wiegand Lane
Washington, IL 61571

Any input on this????
Paul



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