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NavyDak
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2003
12:29:46
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Ha! I just got quoted a price of $740 to swap out my old cams with some new KRC 206 cams (and I'd be providing the cams and springs!). They said they'd need to pull out the radiator, fuel lines, a/c compressor (and recharge the system), etc., etc.
I love south texas.
Does someone have a copy of the installation instructions so I can see exactly what needs to be done? And what kind of price should I be looking at for the labor? I thought it would be about a 4 hour job for a good mechanic, so I was thinking more along the lines of $300.
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2003
12:56:26
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NavyDak - keep us posted on how the install goes. I live in Austin,,but go to S.A. all the time. I just got my HO cams,,and am looking for someone to help me with the install too. Doesn't seem too difficult though.
where are you located?
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NavyDak
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2003
13:37:15
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Northern Mexico (Corpus Christi)
They don't have a single performance shop here. I'm trying to find a good shop in San Antonio. I was going to get the cams installed and the heads ported and polished at the same time, but I'm getting real nervous about letting anybody this close to Mexico touch my engine at all.
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Tracy H
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2003
13:48:47
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A good mechanic should be able to do the install in 4 hours or less. The install is not that difficult, especially if you can get a buddy to help you out and you have the proper tools. Some pictures of the install procedure without the wedge tool can be found here and a pdf file with the instructions can be found here. Let me know if you plan to do it yourself and I'll give you some tips that aren't included in the instructions.
~Tracy
'00 4x4 SLT QC 4.7 Auto 3.55LSD *My Dak Pics*
3" PA Body Lift, BFG AT 33x12.5x15 on AE 15x8 149's, Cranked Torsion Bars, Gibson Dual Rear Stainless Catback, H.O. Cams, Stainless K&N Clone Intake, TPS @.78v, Relocated IAT, Powerslot Rotors & Hawk Pads, Autolite 3923's & Stant 180° T-stat, ProComp ES-9000 Shocks, Clear Corners, T-Rex Stainless Nerf Bars ... Mods to be installed: Fastman 68mm TB, 4.10 gears
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sildak
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2003
01:16:57
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its like $360.00 flat rate. for get how many hours. here in N.J
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Deno24
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2003
11:39:10
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I just seen the howto pdf for the cam swap. Looks like a do it yourself project to me.Save yourself 3-400 dollars.
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Deno 24
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2003
11:49:12
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since these cams come from the Jeep 4.7 which makes 25-30 more horses, is it correct to assume my engine will make the same power.The HO engine has a higher compression ratio, so i guess i wont get the full benefit. Probably be best to wait on the aftermarket for a cam.
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Demon Dakota
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8/03/2003
12:46:37
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HO 4.7 has different heads, pistons, crank, ECU (programmed for premium fuel), slightly different exhaust (although I'm not sure what all the changes are from teh other 4.7L exhaust).
K&N Drop in AF (CAI during summer months)
True Dual exhaust and removed third cat
HO Cams & HO Intake
FASTMAN 70mm TB
Autolite 3923 Plugs
TPS @ .76 VDC
IAT Adjuster Mod
14.52@94.2 MPH at Silver Dollar Raceway
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