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cwood
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12/01/2002
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Has anyone heard about getting an emission test on a Dakota 4.7L with the new H.O. camshafts installed? Also do the new camshafts make the exhaust sound any different?
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Hurl
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12/01/2002
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Anyone have a link to these cams?
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Ian
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12/02/2002
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http://www.buymopar.com/magnum/magnum.html
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Selcher
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12/02/2002
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The OEM exhaust after I installed the HO cams sounded a bit different. It was a little more "throaty".
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Aaron
'02 4.7L CC 4x4
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JC
Dodge Dakota
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12/02/2002
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Also thinking about the cam upgrade. Which did you go with and what kind of results did you get? Also, did you do it yourself? Did you use the HO intake?
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Eric
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12/02/2002
22:03:31
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I'm also intersted in the smog, especially in California. Will it still pass emissions?
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Selcher
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12/03/2002
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JC,
I used the MOPAR H.O. cams from the Jeep Grand Cherokee that most people with the 4.7L used. I was very pleased with the results. My truck is a 4x4 so the extra low end torque will come in handy and it pulls harder now after shifting. Yes, I did it myself just as most people on the boards did. No, I did not opt for the H.O. Intake as I don't get the truck up in the 5000RPM range too often. My truck is a daily driver and I doubt it will ever see a 1/4 mile track. Although the local "ricers" et al get pretty grossed out when a 4x4 Dak leaves them looking at tail lights. I get mostly positive comments about my truck.
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Aaron
'02 4.7L CC 4x4 H.O. Cams, Homebrew Intake
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Dr.Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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12/03/2002
12:59:28
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I gather that the smog will not be an issue. The only mods people are making that effect there smog is the lower thermostat and a cold air intake that isn't carb approved (although it wont change the numbers, it just isn't approved). I read in a post a long time back that the cams and intake combo will not change the smog, I would go as far to say that the cams alone probably won't either. I am planning on going to one of those 'don't pass-don't pay' stations when smog comes around....then changing the thermo if the hydrocarbons are too high.
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cwood
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12/03/2002
16:02:58
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This question is for anyone who has personally installed the H.O. cams:
How long did the swap take and did you have to use the tools that are sold with them?
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Texas Todd
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12/03/2002
16:12:26
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Did two daks at once back to back.
The first about 6hrs, the second about 4.
What tools? You mean the wedge for the cam chain? Some did it without, ours was made from wood to the same dimensions. Do a search on the subject, plenty of tips and tricks, etc.
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Selcher
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12/04/2002
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Total time removing breaks, beers and such was about 6 hours. I used screw drivers and tie backs instead of the wedge tool. Works well.
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Aaron
'02 4.7L CC 4x4 H.O. Cams, Homebrew Intake
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lacent
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12/04/2002
10:57:05
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ok, i am gonna get a set for my truck, and i feel totally confident in my ability to install them i was just wondering if i was to go without the tool what is the point of it? to hold the chain taught so that the gear dosnt change position on the chain? also when i do this do i need to torque the bolts that hold the cams in? or do i just tighten them down? or does anyone have a detailed instruction on how to do the swap? e-mail me if you want, lacent@netphase.net
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Searcher
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12/04/2002
11:13:11
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Young man, DO A SEARCH, HERE, plenty of info, Speed teaks and KRC site also has instructions.
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Selcher
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12/04/2002
11:25:26
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There are plenty of instructions available if you do a search for H.O. Cams. Yates-in-de has a website with some pictures that you could print off. Also, Speedtweaks has pretty good instructions that you could print off with all the torque specs. You will need a torque wrench that will adjust from foot pounds to inch pounds. Good luck.
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Aaron
'02 4.7L CC 4x4 H.O. Cams, Homebrew Intake
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lacent
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12/04/2002
15:26:32
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yea i have all the tools i will need, well access to them, my girlfriends brother was a mechanic and now he is a mechanic/electrician in the mines
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johnc
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12/04/2002
16:35:58
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lacent,
FWIW, my understanding is that the chain wedge is used to maintain pressure on the tensioners so they don't ratchet down while there's slack in the chain during the install. I know some have done without but I wasn't comfortable with that and used the wedge. Been told the only way to reset the tensioners is to pull the front of the motor off and I didn't want to risk it.
Just my $ .047
Good luck with your install.
jc
'00',cc,4.7,4X4,auto,3.92sg,Flowmaster,Quickd Intake,F&B 70mm tb,tstat,BFG's,and a Bernd box, HO cams
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johnc
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12/04/2002
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lacent,
FWIW, my understanding is that the chain wedge is used to maintain pressure on the tensioners so they don't ratchet down while there's slack in the chain during the install. I know some have done without but I wasn't comfortable with that and used the wedge. Been told the only way to reset the tensioners is to pull the front of the motor off and I didn't want to risk it.
Just my $ .047
Good luck with your install.
jc
'00',cc,4.7,4X4,auto,3.92sg,Flowmaster,Quickd Intake,F&B 70mm tb,tstat,BFG's,and a Bernd box, HO cams
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johnc
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12/04/2002
16:43:23
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Dangit, hate it when I stutter!!!!!
jc
'00',cc,4.7,4X4,auto,3.92sg,Flowmaster,Quickd Intake,F&B 70mm tb,tstat,BFG's,and a Bernd box, HO cams
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lacent
Dodge Dakota
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12/04/2002
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lol yea, i read all that on that one tutorial, thanks for the reply tho, you wouldnt still have your tool would you? if so could i purchase it off you?
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handi2
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12/04/2002
21:50:37
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Lacent,
Where do you live. I have a tool handy.
2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4.7 Every Available Option
Bed Rug/Access Tonnoue Cover/Roadmaster Suspension/HO Cams
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lacent
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2002
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west virginia, huntington during school times, pineville during the breaks so western and southern
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2THEXTRM
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12/05/2002
06:55:33
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I also need a wedge tool if someone is willing to sell it cheap and mail it to NY:)
Flowmaster cat back w/15 inch chrome tip, Volant Intake, Poweraid TB Spacer, Splitfire Plugs, full synthetic fluids
3 inch body/1.5 inch Block Lift, 305 70-16 X-Terrains on AR Terons, Pro Comp ES9000's
Grizzly double/single rollbar with (6) Hella's, Manik Nerfs, Line-X, Hard Work & $$$$$$$$$$
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johnc
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12/05/2002
08:14:37
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Sorry Guys,
My mechanic snatched that wedge from me as soon as the install was done. Said he'd make a template and return it to me. lol, probably never see it again.
Anyway, after seeing it in use, it'd be easy enough to make one out of hardwood(wouldn't want splinters).
jc
'00',cc,4.7,4X4,auto,3.92sg,Flowmaster,Quickd Intake,F&B 70mm tb,tstat,BFG's,and a Bernd box, HO cams
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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12/05/2002
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My friend Rod made ours when we did two Daks in a row. He made it of wood, and put a leash on it to make retrieval easy.
The photos of one with dimensions have been posted. Sorry, don't have the link.
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Dr.Dakota
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12/06/2002
14:04:36
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Check the search engine...awhile back someone had posted the dimensions and a picture of the wedge tool. Thats where I got it for my install. If anyone wants them I have hi-res pictures of my install (includes pictures of my wedge tool). Just e-mail me and I would be happy to shoot them to you. The whole picture package is 8mb, so be ready for a lengthy download if you have a dial-up. Click on the e-mail icon under my screen name.
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