RE: Many 4.7L V8 HO Conversion Questions.........

From: Kyle Kozubal (solocamxt@sbcglobal.net)
Date: Thu Oct 18 2007 - 09:02:07 EDT


Unfortunately, there are not any programmers available
for 2004 4.7L V8 Dakotas!

Other than sending my PCM in for a custom flash, the
computer will have to remain stock......

--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:

>
> The cams do make a difference in the engine's
> performance. You can get
> close to the HO engines performance with a
> programmer for the non HO
> engines. (Superchips for example)
>
> The timing curve is more aggressive in the HO
> engines but not a huge change
> in injector PW% (fuel delivery). As for
> compression, you can use selective
> MLS head gaskets to change compression on the
> engines (not by much...but it
> helps - done that already on a few 4.7L's in the
> shop).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:solocamxt@sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 8:20 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Many 4.7L V8 HO Conversion
> Questions.........
>
>
> So what about the cams?
>
>
> --- Ray Block <bpracing@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > Now if Kyle had read the link I sent him he would
> > already understand why he
> > got that answer. The HO and standard 4.7 intakes
> > were one and the same in
> > 2003 & 2004.
> >
> > Also there's a lot more contributing to the HO's
> 30
> > additional horsepower
> > than just cams and intake. Things such as
> > compression ratio, valve springs
> > for higher rpm, air box, and PCM programming....to
> > name just a few.
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Kyle Kozubal
> > >
> > > More info from Gary:
> > >
> > > "The HO manifold and HO cams would not be a
> > worthwhile
> > > investment and upgrade on your 2004 non-HO 4.7L
> > motor"
> > >
> > > Wow.......
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>



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