Re: A few cam questions... need advice!

From: Gary Hedlin (ghedlin@theramp.net)
Date: Fri Sep 20 2002 - 01:03:59 EDT


Same here... Gonna do the cam, timing chain & tensioner, rocker arms,
valve springs, & fuel injectors all at once. I should have a nice setup
when all is said & done!

Gary Hedlin
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""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
news:000a01c26061$d1c77840$6400a8c0@computer...
>
> you can get a cam from MP for the pre-magnum V6 only! I've check as
> well...I'm watching bernd with his new cam that is soon available...as
soon
> as it's available it's mine along with heads...
>
> Tim Althoff
> 99 SY 3.9 5-Speed 'Customized' RC Dakota
> http://www.yllwdkta.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Wes Weems
> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 11:45 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: A few cam questions... need advice!
>
>
>
> Uhh well I think they do... I can get you part #'s if you dont beleive
me...
> a overall performance cam, and then a low speed power cam...
>
> 3.9L V6 Hydraulic Camshafts
> Part Number Advertised Duration O-Lap Center Line Lift Recom. Spring
Tappets
> Applications & Comments
> *P4452806 240/240 20 110 .405/.405 P4286813 Y Perf. RV - low speed power
> *P4452808 248/256 32 110 .410/.425 P4286813 Y Mild comp. & perf. RV
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Hedlin" <ghedlin@theramp.net>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 8:16 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: A few cam questions... need advice!
>
>
> >
> > I know for a fact Mopar Performance does not make a V6 Cam. I asked
> Koller
> > Dodge today when I ordered my gaskets, timing chain, & springs.
> >
> > Not to get off topic, but wouldnt you want to replace the valves while
> your
> > in there?
> >
> >
> > Gary Hedlin
> > "The Crazy Quadraplegic"
> > ghedlin@theramp.net (business)
> > ragingquad@yahoo.com (personal)
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> > http://garyhedlin.com
> > http://socaldakota.com
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> > http://assistivetechnologies.com
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> >
> > ""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com> wrote in message
> > news:LGEHJPEPBFBBEPPBEOFMCEFMCAAA.BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com...
> > >
> > > and they make them for V6? i thought that the cams sold by MP were V8
> > only.
> > >
> > > Gabe Couriel
> > > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Wes Weems
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 6:46 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > Subject: Re: DML: A few cam questions... need advice!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > you can get a mopar performance mild perf cam, for lowend power, and
its
> > > actually cheaper than a regular replacement, but the dealer said
> chrysler
> > > doesnt have them in stock and it would be weeks before they could get
> one.
> > >
> > > Wes
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Gabriel A. Couriel" <BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 3:13 PM
> > > Subject: RE: DML: A few cam questions... need advice!
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > i think he also asked about performance cams for the V6, i'm
> interested
> > on
> > > > this subject, so are there any cams to help out the V6 on mildly
> > modified
> > > > engines?
> > > >
> > > > Gabe Couriel
> > > > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of
> > > > jon@dakota-truck.net
> > > > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 5:32 PM
> > > > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > > Subject: Re: DML: A few cam questions... need advice!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Wes Weems" <wweems@fix.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > : will I need new bearings lifters etc? My FSM shows how to pull the
> > > lifters
> > > > : and clean em, and they work for now... I am just so damn broke I
> cant
> > > > afford
> > > > : anythign. =(
> > > >
> > > > No, you shouldn't need to change the bearings and lifters unless
> they
> > > > are damaged. (Normally you would replace the lifters on a flat
tappet
> > > > cam, but since the Magnums use a roller cam, they can be re-used).
As
> > > > far as the bearings go, if they are bad, the engine would probably
> need
> > > > to be pulled to replace them anyway, so hope that they are good.
:-)
> > > > (They should be OK though.)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > > -Jon-
> > > >
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> > > jon@jonsteiger.com -----.
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> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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