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gps_jetskier
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7/01/2003
12:39:24

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To everyone who's done this install. Does it seem to idle a tad rough now?

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IAT adjuster,Custom TB,HO Cams
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yates-in-DE
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7/01/2003
14:40:06

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It lopes a bit at low RPM Idle. Shakes the truck.

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Lynn
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7/01/2003
15:44:20

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These aren't real radical cams; mine still idles fairly smoothly at 700 rpm. I would think you would notice it more if your idle is lower than that, I think manuals may be set lower.



yates-in-DE
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7/01/2003
17:15:32

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Yeah, Mine is a Manual and Idles at 550 rpm. If it is at high idle 750, I don't notice it.

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Lynn
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7/02/2003
07:39:40

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Mine idles at 700 or so when it's in gear, but it really needs to be warm before it stops shuttering. It'll act like it's going to stall out in the morning. It only take a minute or two tho, then it's fine.



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7/02/2003
08:24:11

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Put mine in a week ago...and the HO cams do cause a rough idle (compared to stock - I didn't know the engine was running). Now it feels like it is missing.



Kowalski
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7/03/2003
15:08:22

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This seems to depend as much on your idle speed as the HO cams and you can adjust that.



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7/05/2003
20:46:31

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Not long ago, a "loping" performance cam was a badge of honor...



gps_jetskier
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7/07/2003
07:54:15

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01Motorsport,

Who said I wasn't pounding my chest?



Blake
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11/11/2004
02:08:49

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where would i be able to purchase one of these cams and how much would i be looking at ?




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11/11/2004
02:09:35

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where would i be able to purchase one of these cams and how much would i be looking at ?




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11/11/2004
08:51:34

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Blake,

IF you have a 4.7, then I think you should know, that this engine has TWO cams. NOT dual over head cam, but SOHC-single onverhead cam, two heads, two cams.

AND NO, mine still idles smooth as silk, I can hear it now, without my third cat. 5spd manual, idles about 600.



Kowalski
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11/11/2004
15:34:10

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Available at mopar dealers, its the stock cam for the jeep HO motor.

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Rob C
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11/11/2004
19:28:09

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Look here:
http://www.buymopar.com/store/magnum.html
H.O camshaft 53021411ab left side $105.00
H.O camshaft 53021412ac right side $105.00
but, there's a disclaimer, "won't improve performance on 2003 and up 4.7L engine."



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11/11/2004
20:20:39

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How could it not!!!???



jasonsdakota
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11/11/2004
20:23:48

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that's in reference to the ho manifold. do the cams and leave the 03/04 manifold alone. they are right about that. DO THE CAMS. it will help performance in 03/04. don't do the package though. the loss of torque from the manifold will probably about make up for the gain in the cams. DO THE CAMS. are there subliminal messages in this DO THE CAMS post. DOnt worry about what THE Computer reAing Mentioned to uS.



GraphiteDak
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11/11/2004
21:15:03

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A disclaimer? I wonder why?
Honestly I don't know if I could ever tell a night and day difference when I did my cams.
I've got the 03 so I left my intake alone.]
When I opened up my 68MM TB I noticed gain on the upper end. I've got a slight flat spot at 2800 RPM's.
Mine idles great even at the LOW 600 or so RPM's. When it's cold and I take off I can hear the idle at a slow coast vary up and down slightly. It kind of sounds cool. But it doesn't vibrate my truck unless I am sitting at a light and barely touch the brakes you can feel the slmost slight lopey idle as it pulsates. The sound of the exhaust is stock sounding tho. I'd like to have a agressive cam lope like I've had on my radical home built small blocks.
This little 287 has some power tho.



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11/12/2004
11:06:50

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I have a 2002 QC Dak, and bought the cams, but I'm waiting to install them yet. Should I go ahead and buy also the manifold?

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GVdP



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11/12/2004
16:37:13

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The cams will give you more torque everywhere; the manifold will raise where the peak power is. I want power down low, skipped the manifold. With the heavier QC, you might want to do the same.

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11/12/2004
22:26:42

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My QC has lots of power right off idle. It's around 2800 RPM's where it has that flat spot.
Other than that pulling form a dead stop is ok. And it will spin the tires easy. I think my stock 03 manifold is kind of like an in between of the old non HO and HO intakes. From what I hear anyway.

I still can't wait to get my 4.10 gears. I probably wont notice a flat spot then.



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11/17/2004
00:40:11

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i have a 98 dakota with a 5.2 would be the best cam to put in it? sorry its kind of a dumb question but i dont want to buy something that doesnt give me the most power. o yea im looking for alot of low and mid range power . thanks



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