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Mayfield
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2003
16:03:56
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 Subject: Modifying My 5.2l
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I am completely retarded when it comes to mods for my truck (or any for that matter). I need to know which/what size cam would be best in a 97 Dakota CC 2wd w/ a 5.2l completely stock engine. I plan to start small on upgrades (cam, headers, FIPK, etc.) and work up to the big ones (Vortech supercharger, etc.). I have done nothing to modify the engine except a 40 series flowmaster single in dual out the back exhaust, which I would say is a pretty decent improvement for the money. Anyways what cam would work best and where should I start with improvements. I'm looking for cheap, quick, easy improvements that will show gains in the long run. ANY help would be greatly appreciated.
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gen1dak
Dodge Dakota
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12/30/2003
01:13:06
|  RE: Modifying My 5.2l
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The Mopar Performance Magnum RT cam package is a great little cam. Pulls hard through 6,000 rpm and also happens to be very blower-friendly. Get the springs and all....don't half-ass it or the little money you save now could cost you a lot later. This cam, or something in this range makes a fine street cam with or without supercharger. While you're in there, toss in some MP hipo pushrods. They're thicker and will not flex under the added loads of the cam/springs. No flex means full lift. Roller rockers will help. If you feel the need for a little more upper rpm power, get them in 1.7:1 ratio, instead of the stock 1.6:1. Then start lookin' at a larger throttle body and M1 intakake. That'll really wake the engine up with the aforementioned cam. MP high-perf computer will be needed at some point. If you don't want to run premium, see MSD for an ignition retard control. You'll definitely need the ignition retard (with hi-perf computer)when you add supercharging, as a lot of ignition advance and blowers don't mix well.
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