Re: Sport to MAGNUM R/T conversion

From: Kabuki2@aol.com
Date: Tue Sep 15 1998 - 16:26:47 EDT


In a message dated 9/15/98 12:48:53 PM, you wrote:

<< The
conversion process requires the R/T cam and springs, headers of
course and new Magnum R/T decals. I still have the 318 and have
been very satisfied with the power,torque and MPG. I know to
complete the process I'll have to have a Mopar or Jett stage II
computer.
        The Mopar engineers seem to agree on a 50 hp increase w/all
the hardware mods stated (less the decals). Has anyone on the DML
considered or done this?>>

I've gone through the process of changing the cam & springs on my truck, and
my friend's 98 Dak 318 5 spd ... I used a larger Comp Cams grind, while he
stayed with the Mopar Perf grind. He ended up disappointed with the MP grind
and ended up wanting more, but he still dropped 3 or so tenths from the cam
swap alone.

The cam he ran was very streetable, didn't have a hint of a lope, lots of low
end, and the dealer performing the warranty work on his transmission wasn't
clued off to the cam swap.

You may want to run a 1.7 ratio roller rocker with the MP cam, too.

ttyl
Patrick
http://surf.to/RDPerformance



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