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DMNDAK 4.7
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7/16/2002
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anybody have any probs? big gains? had cams for 2 months . but worried about drivability..my machanic says this week if i want to..did some work for him 2 months ago ..its all paid for..help me make up my mind.. 2000 4.7,flowmaster,68MM TB,jet2,custom intake,180*thermo, THANKS !!!
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7/16/2002
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Make it so.
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Glenn
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7/16/2002
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I just installed mine last night and drove it for the first time today. A definite improvement in bottom end. Before, my durango sounded like it was hauling ass, but it wasn't until the higher rpm's. Now it scoots right out of the hole. Definately do the upgrade. Mo better if he is going to do the install. Make sure he has the wedge tool, or you will run into problems.
Glenn
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DMNDAK 4.7
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7/16/2002
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say Glen have you done the 180* thermo stat. has your 4.7 ran hotter with the cams?? i have not heard of any major probs..but mine runs a little hotter since i done the 68mm tb. if the cams make it run any hotter than i could have a prob..
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Bob W
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7/16/2002
20:45:46
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Is there any hard data on the HO Cams I have a 2002 QC and could always us MORE POWER.
Thanks, Bob W
Gibson headers, Gibson Cat-back, Edelbrock IAS shocks, K & N drop in, 180 stat, Jet stage II chip, ARE Lid
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Glenn
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7/16/2002
20:58:03
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I only drove around town a little bit today since installing them. I have a trip planned this weekend that will give it a temp test. I do have the 180 stat and my guage has never gone above the low mark. I will let you know.
Glenn
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kennungesser
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7/16/2002
21:49:36
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Just want to see where this goes. I have been thiinking about this for a while....
Kenneth l Nungesser
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Jeff
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7/17/2002
02:29:58
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I've got a 2000 4.7 and it has been getting up into the 210 range on a regular basis lately, sometimes up to what I would estimate is 220-225. Is that hotter than normal for a 4.7? I live in Southern California and it's been pretty hot lately - about 95-100 ambient temp. I think the fan is engaging in the morning when it didn't use to - anyone have problems with the stock fan clutches?
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Canucker
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7/17/2002
14:06:26
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Mine has never ever reached 100 C which is 212 F. And that putting it through hell towing trailers in the mountains too ... but that was 100% stock. It usually sits around 90 C (194 F)
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lilbigrig
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2002
14:12:59
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Jeff,
I have a 2000 4.7 and the fan clutch failed at about 28000 mi. of course mine failed in the engaged posistion.. i've heard of other 2000's having some fan issues...
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DakotaSilver
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7/18/2002
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How hard is it to install the cams? I know when you order them through KRC they send the tools to do it. I have a little mechanical experience under my belt, should I be afraid to try to install them myself??
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Glenn
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7/18/2002
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The install was fairly easy if you have a working knowledge of engines. The 4.7 is put together so that each plug is different that you have to un-plug and the wires are all the right length so you can easily see where they go when you go to put it back together. Some tools you will have to get if you don't have them are torque wrenches (20-250 ft. lbs., and inch pound). The cam bearing bolts are only like 80 inch pounds and the head cover bolts are only 105 inch pounds. I think these specs are exteremely important. The cam bolt on the other hand is like 90 ft. pounds. You will also need the chain wedge tool. Other than that, a second set of hands is nice and might as well slap in some new plugs while you have everything out of the way. The gaskets are all rubber and "lifetime". There are some other tips and tricks that I found, if interested just E-mail me and I will give you a full run-down.
Glenn
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7/18/2002
02:41:51
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does anyone have dimensions or pics of the
chain wedges, so I can make my own.....?
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Glenn
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7/18/2002
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I have the dimensions and some pics. Anybody that wants them just E-mail me golfinglenn@attbi.com. This would be fairly easy to make if you had a hard plastic block to start with. I would not want to use wood due to the possibility of splintering.
Glenn
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7/18/2002
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thanx glenn. just sent the email.
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Bob W
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7/18/2002
21:40:10
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This is the HO Cam post and I want to get more info on it, But the fan thing kind of took over If you have the electric fan you can remove the clutch fan and not over heat I have the 180 stat. I live in So. Cal. And have not had a problem.
The 2002 do not have numbers on the gage but the needle is always on the low side of normal.
Gibson headers, Gibson Cat-back, Edelbrock IAS shocks, K & N drop in, 180 stat, Jet stage II chip, ARE Lid
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Canucker
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7/19/2002
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Bob W,
There is another HO cam thread that has little more info. I think .. you may have to look back a few pages to find it but its titled something like all 4.7 HO Cam info post here ... or something.
hope that helps
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