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lando981
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4/04/2001
20:14:07
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If I was to purchase a camshaft for my truck what would I have to know about my truck and what all would I need to buy. Are camshafts a bad thing for the engine after it has been in there for like 60k to maybe a 100k miles? Would a low end cam be better for my truck or a horsepower cam be better. I think there are such... Thanks!!!! I am just taking notes while I am at college planning to see what I would like to work for this summer to put in my truck. Thanks!!!!
Landon 97, 5.2 5spd, 3.90lim.slp.
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Brad
GenIII
4/04/2001
20:40:02
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I would go for a cam ground for torque, unless you are planning on changing the intake too. These aren't light trucks to move around. Also, consider the amount of lift you get on the cam. Too much and you will have to get stronger valve springs. You might want to consider the 1.7:1 roller rocker arms. They really wake up the 5.2L!
97 5.2L
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kota on 20s
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4/04/2001
21:04:37
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brad, do you have the 1.7 rockers? If so how much horse power do you think Ill get with them? I have a 98 5.2 with an intake, T-body, and cat back gibson. Thanks. also what else can i do to get more power in the upper rpm's?
eric 98 dropped on 20s
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14wntr
GenII
4/04/2001
22:43:00
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I am eating this stuff up! I discovered a rear main leak the other day and I feel an excuse to pull the engine. :-)
Guns cause crime like flies cause garbage!
92 4x4 5.2L Auto 3"FM
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Brad
GenIII
4/05/2001
09:16:36
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Yeah just put them in this past weekend. Crower claims 20-25 HP and I would have to agree! Haven't made it to the track to get a better idea.
First gear is now completely useless. Mash the gas at 55mph and it climbs the rpms like it was in first gear! Can't believe the difference. ANd I don't even have the headers on yet! Can't wait to feel that difference!!
97 5.2L
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lando981
Gen III
4/05/2001
13:00:39
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Brad, Where did you get those rokers from and were they pretty pricy.
Landon 97, 5.2 5spd, 3.90lim.slp.
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Brad
GenIII
4/05/2001
18:55:17
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I got them straight from the crower site. fairly pricy $486.00 I think. krc performance has them about $50 bucks cheaper. found that after I ordered. never fails.
97 5.2L
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kota on 20s
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4/05/2001
18:58:28
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hey brad, what other engine mods do you have?
Eric
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kota on 20s
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4/05/2001
19:00:47
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brad, also did you install them yourself, was it easy? or did you have them installed and if so how much was the labor? Thanks
Eric
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Jim
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4/05/2001
20:32:15
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When you installed them did you have to buy new valve covers? Or did you modify the stock valve covers. I heard that they do not fit with stock valve covers. Thanks
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Don
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4/05/2001
22:19:35
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If you can get your heads flow tested and then you can max out you power. Most heads flow the same if your lift is under .500
1991 ext. cab
Big block
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Brad
GenIII
4/06/2001
12:21:47
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I installed them myself. Fairly simple install and the directions are easy to follow. Just had to readjust the rockers after the initial start up. Did have to buy the tall valve covers. I think if you massaged the baffles in the stock covers it might give enough room but the new valve covers look better anyways.
As for other mods, don't have a lot, yet. Flowmaster catback, 14" open air K&N, taylor wires 3923's, and accel coil. Will be putting a shift kit in the next few weeks. Have the 3.9 rears.
97 5.2L
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Brad
GenIII
4/06/2001
12:37:43
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Almost forgot, getting a 180 tstat too.
97 5.2L
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Jim s
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4/06/2001
20:10:32
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I have a 98 5.2 club cab. I have K&N GenII, MSD Ignition, wires, headers, flowmaster, Jetchip Stage 1, 180 T stat. Cant wait to get roller rockers. I work next to truck performance center they are selling the 1.7's for about the same price you mentioned. Where did you purchase the valve covers and how much are they. Maybe I will pick them up this weekend. How long did the whole process take you to install. Did you have to buy new valve covers gaskets aswell. Any other advise on this subjected would be appreciated. Thanks
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Brad
GenIII
4/07/2001
13:07:11
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Got mine from mopar. I looked around for other makes but no one seem sto make one for the magnum head. The mopar covers look awesome anyways! Mopar sells them with gaskets and all hardware necessary. I'm in Canada and paid $176 for the polished PN# P4876041 and about $50 less for the black wrinkle finish PN# P5249343. Thats canadian dollars and shop price. I think full list on the polished was $225Can.
Crower says it will take 3 hours, I took my time, double and triple checked everything in 5 hours. I left the valve covers off for the the initial start up. glad I did because I had to readjust them. Just remember to plug off all the vacuum hoses you remove so it doesn't rev way up when you start it.
97 5.2L
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aggie97
GenIII
4/10/2001
00:45:03
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hey guys, will the rockers also fit the 5.9L? This sounds like a fun investment for my QC 4x4.
2000 QC 4x4 5.9 Black, no mods.....yet!!
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Brad
GenIII
4/10/2001
08:21:39
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yep bolts right up
97 5.2L
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14wntr
GenII
4/10/2001
13:04:01
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When you start the engine without the valve covers on does the oil go slinging all over the place like on the old chevys?
Guns cause crime like flies cause garbage!
92 4x4 5.2L Auto 3"FM
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14wntr
GenII
4/10/2001
13:05:58
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When you start the engine without the valve covers on does the oil go slinging all over the place like on the old chevys?
Guns cause crime like flies cause garbage!
92 4x4 5.2L Auto 3"FM
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14wntr
GenII
4/10/2001
13:07:56
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Damn that makes me mad when I repeat myself! Reminds me of talking to my kids!!
Guns cause crime like flies cause garbage!
92 4x4 5.2L Auto 3"FM
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Bernd
GenIII
4/10/2001
15:12:15
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Yes it does (oil all over). The pushrods are hollow whoch is how the oil is delivered to the rocker arms. (Also have a small hole)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Brad
GenIII
4/10/2001
18:50:24
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Wasn't too bad. Just running at idle. did spill some though.
97 5.2L
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