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maynardh
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7/31/2002
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Has anyone changed the cams in the 4.7 to the High OUtput cams in a 4 x 4?
I did this over the weekend, and my four wheel drive doesn't seem to work anymore.
I know it was working before. I also was told it works on vacuum?
Is it possible I no longer have enough vacuum to fully engage the 4wd? It seems like it's not going in the whole way, but is slipping a bit.
Any ideas?????
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KillrKota
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7/31/2002
19:56:14
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Sounds like you just missed hooking up a vacuum line,
or hooked it up wrong. But Im sure someone else will
chime in if Im wrong.
By the way, so hows the power difference? Im thinking
of putting the HO Cams in my 00 Quad Cab 4x4.
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maynardh
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
20:24:55
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I can definately notice a difference in the mid-range, especially right after the tranny shifts, there's no hesitation at all, it just keeps on pulling.
I highly recommend it.
After reading all the posts on doing it I was a bit leary. I wasn't sure how hard it would be to do. Now, having done it, it really is incredibly easy to do. The nice thing about the 4.7 is everything almost plugs itself back in when laid in place.
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CW
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7/31/2002
21:06:49
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There are no vac lines just the transfer case thats it. Make sure there is no mud around the lever going to the transfer case.
2001 4.7HO RC 5sp 3.92 LSD
Click on thumbnail for mods
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Michael
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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I'm sold ! Placing my order tomorrow. But, before I do any suggestions on where to get them?
I was planning on ordering through KRC performance for $199.00 tool and instructions included. Any better anywhere else?
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Cotharyus
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8/01/2002
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I'm sold too. I can't imagine a better upgrade for 200 bucks. I'm going to do this, but it may be a month or so. I've got a robert shaw 180 stat out in the map pocket right now that I need to get around to installing, but since the odds of my wife having our first son today are pretty much 100%, that could be a few days as well. Anyhow if anyone comes up with a better price on these cams, please post because you know how saving money is good....
2001 QC 4x4, 4.7,5 spd, LSD, K&N Gen II Intake
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maynardh
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
09:17:08
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Check with Mopar. They had the best price when I got mine-$84 cdn each.
As for instructions, what's your email? I'll send you the ones from speedtweaks.
As for the special chain wedge they mention repeatedly, I made one out of a block of wood.
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Michael
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8/01/2002
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Your right I checked at the dealer they want $73.00 per cam. Here is my e-mail for the directions. wiz473@bellsouth.net
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conig
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8/01/2002
15:33:38
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you will still need the cam wedge
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maynardh
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8/01/2002
15:43:23
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I took a wedge shaped piece of wood, covered it with tape so it wouldn't splinter, put a woodscrew in the end with a small piece of rope around the screw and used it. I didn't need the cam wedge.
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gsmarquis
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8/01/2002
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I think it is the best mod i have ever done! I have a 2001 durango 4x4 with 4.7 and the added trq from these HO cams is a must for this 4800lbs suv.
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No garage
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8/01/2002
22:38:54
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Does anyone know about how much a dealership would charge to install the cams? Thank you.
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D
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
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...I think I am gonna go that route...these parts
have been sitting around in my room for
months. its impossible to find the time to do
these things. I will ask the guy at the
dealership today, after I pick up my truck (AC
leak)
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maynard
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
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That's the whole reason I did it myself.
I like to play around with my truck, and that's a mod that's worthwhile doing.
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gsmarquis
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
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I think the whole idea of do-it-yourself mods is the fun part. besides if they install them then they know the ho cams are not designed for your particular 4.7 and might void warranty.
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R.L.Stuart
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8/03/2002
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Just make sure you get the Right P/N,DC had a bunch of box,s with the wrong p/n and lots of people got two right cams,one cam is longer than the other!Have them look it up for the JEEP MOTOR.
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Chris B
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8/04/2002
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How long did it take to install the cams and how hard was it?
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maynardh
Dodge Dakota
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8/05/2002
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You're right about the part #. I ended up getting 3 right side cams before I got 1 left side, all with the same #'s on them.
As for ease of installation, simple. I'd say it took roughly 2 hours in total for both sides.
Also, back to my original post, I fixed my 4wd. Turns out a $0.50 clip on the inside of the end of the axle broke, allowing the axle to slip on the shaft. Easy fix.
Now I can say te cams definately make a difference when in about 1' of mud.
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gsmarquis
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8/05/2002
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I have never worked on a modern engine other than airintakes and easy stuff like that.....the HO cams took me about 4.5 hours because the passenger side cam i put on 1 link off on the sprocket so that 4.5 hours included passenger readjustment.
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maynardh
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8/05/2002
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That's what worried me at first.
After thinking about how to do it easily, I came up with a good idea.
I had all the bolts loose on the cam, including the one holding the sprocket in place. I took all the caps off and put them aside. I then took off the sprocket, pulled the cam out of the way, and set the new cam in right away, putting the sprocket right back on. By doing this I never had the sprocket out of the chain so i couldn't move it a link. Worked great.
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8/05/2002
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anyone want to get rid of their chain wedges?
somebody emailed me the sizes/specs, but
my computer is a mac, and the document was
formated kinda strange.
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tony597fitter
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8/05/2002
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just got a price from my local dealer and they wanted $218 and $190 for the both of them. What gives?
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maynardh
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8/05/2002
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I made my wedge out of a piece of wood. I made it whatever size it had to be to fit. I then screwed a woodscrew in the end with a piece of small rope around it to pull it out.
It didn't seem like it needed a lot of pressure to hold the chains, and by just taking the sprocket off and putting it right back on the new cam, it reduced the chance of the chain slipping. Quite easy really.
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Chris
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8/06/2002
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I am getting ready to do my CAMS (this week I hope). Is there any need to drain the coolant for the cam change? Also has anyone posted directions for teh intake swap? I want to do both at once...
Thanks,
Chris
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maynardh
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8/06/2002
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No, you don't have to drain the coolant.
I don't know about changing the intake, but it seems as though it would be a pretty straight forward job.
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Chris
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8/06/2002
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Thanks,
I may take tomorrow off to do it.
Chris
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Demon Dakota
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8/06/2002
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Try ordering them from this dealership;
Metro Dodge
3821 Stone Mountain Highway
Snellville, GA 30039
Cams were $73.60 EA and the HO Intake was $161. Pretty good prices, I think.
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