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

From: Gary Hedlin (ghedlin@theramp.net)
Date: Fri Sep 20 2002 - 02:49:51 EDT


Hmm... Only problem for me is I dont have a cam I can use as a core. It's
gonna be easier and cheaper in the long run just to go with the comp cams
cam.

Gary Hedlin
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""Sam"" <srp@cox.net> wrote in message
news:000001c26070$610275b0$6501a8c0@dude...
>
> Gary, if you get a good V6 core, you can get a regrind to do pretty much
> whatever you want (within limits of your core).
>
> I run a regrind (v8) and the profile I have would work pretty good for a
> V6.
>
> Sam
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Gary
> Hedlin
> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:04 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: A few cam questions... need advice!
>
>
> Same here... Gonna do the cam, timing chain & tensioner, rocker arms,
> valve springs, & fuel injectors all at once. I should have a nice
> setup
> when all is said & done!
>
>
> Gary Hedlin
> "The Crazy Quadraplegic"
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> ""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
> news:000a01c26061$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
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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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