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SilverSurfer
Dodge Dakota
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6/24/2003
19:38:29
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Hi guys I have had my HO cams and intake manifold for about a week, I need to get them installed, my local shop wants 600 dollars, and tell me they will need my truck for 3 days, I am hoping there is someone who lives in SOCAL that has done the install, that could help me do the install myself, I am willing to pay them. I would really appreciate gaining some more knowledge on my truck. Thanks
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jaggy
GenIII
6/25/2003
13:45:27
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If you do a search on Google or this forum you will find a fountain of information from guys that have done this install.
I have not made the change yet, but plan too, I have found PDF files that have very good step by step instructions, also there are guys that have devoted web pages with step by step pictures of the install.
Take an hour and do some research and I think you will find that it should be a very easy install even for someone not mechanically inclined.
One bit of info that I have noticed is that the specialized tool can help save a lot of effort and add piece of mind to lock the timing chain.
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yates-in-DE
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6/25/2003
14:08:58
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Check Sam at Southern California Dakota. He Lives in the SOCAL area and does work on the side. E-mail him or give him a call, his number is on his site.
Later,
Lynn
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AndrewM
Dodge Dakota
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6/25/2003
17:14:16
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3 DAYS! The install by a trained tech with the correct tools shouldn't take much more than 3 hours. It took my cousin, a Dodge tech, under 2.5 hours to do the cams plus remove and clean the throttle body. The intake shouldn't add much more time - maybe a half hour. Four hours tops for the whole shebang.
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rtdkota
R/T
6/25/2003
18:39:10
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Hey -
SilverSurfer
My buddy Jack is all set to go on that install. About 1/2 of what you were quoted.
He's available this week (what's left of it).
Call me.
619-274-1292
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
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Silver Streak
Dodge Dakota
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6/26/2003
01:05:07
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I did it on mine ('01 4x4 QC) and a few others, pretty much can do it blindfolded now. Only prob is that my only day off are Saturdays, and that will be gone in July. Drop me a note and lmk, olznut@aol.com I'm real close to Burbank fyi.
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green
Dodge Dakota
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6/27/2003
16:17:06
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For those that have done the work, how much of the crap on top of the motor needs to come out?
Can you shoe-horn the valve covers off without removeing AC and heater plumbing, wires, lines, etc?
The 4.7 engine compartment is better than most new cars, but it still looks like a mess to me. (used to working on old 350's or 302's)
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Kowalski
Dodge Dakota
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6/27/2003
18:53:43
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You'll need to pull intake plumbing,unclip most wiring and vacuum hoses,and pivot the power steering pump out of the way. We also unbolted the AC canister bracket from the fire wall and loosened the bolts to the power brake booster to get room to wiggle the valve covers out - that's the trickiest part. No need to disconnect any coolant hoses or AC lines. I just did it today - a bit of a hassle, but you'll be glad you did it. We forgot to reconnect a sensor connection by the power steering pump, that's what I found looking for why the engine light tripped on, but my truck is running noticably stronger. Now on to look up how to reset that light, I know its on this site somewhere....
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Kowalski
Dodge Dakota
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6/28/2003
10:47:21
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Yep, code P0551 = power steering pressure sensor; just disconnect neg battery cable and hold ignition switch on for 30 seconds to clear the light. This site is great, I'd highly reccomend this mod.
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Demon Dakota
DakotaEnthusiast
6/28/2003
18:51:40
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Me too Kowalski. Good gain for the money paid (especially if you install it yuorself).
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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