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difference between 91 5.2 roller cam and r/t 5.8 roller cam?

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Old 03-24-2009, 06:35 PM
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will a dakota r/t 5.8 roller cam fit in my 91 5.2?
 
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I'm not sure, but I'm leaning toward no. The magnum and LA engines have different oiling systems and different heads. I think the lower rotating assembly is all that can be interchanged. Just out of curiosity, why would you want to put a factory cam back in your truck? If you're going to spend the time and money, why not put a performance cam in it?
 
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was thinking about this cam but not sure yet.I want the rough idle,was looking at the ***** thumpa but is said was retro fit.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...9&autoview=sku
 
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That would be a sweet cam! I wish I could tell you if it fit or not, but I will advise you to call Comp cams and ask them, they have great customer support. It does say its for a '91 360, and the 318 blocks and 360 blocks are identical except for the bore, so it might work!
 

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the cam I was thinking about or the ***** thumpa?I dont know how much lift the stock heads and springs can handle
 
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The one you gave the link to. The stock heads can handle its lift, but you'll probably need new springs.
 



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