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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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well the power is still not where i want it to be,yet. still lacking down low. i am wanting to do a cam swap only. not wanting to change the rockers and all the stuff,just the cam. can someone lead me down the right path on which one to purchase. if i do a cam swap am i going to have to change anything else,like the computer? i donnt want to. just the cam. a link to a cam would be much appreciated. and what kind of gains could i see?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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just to add. i want something reliable. nothing crazy. i still want to be able to drive it for a 500mile trip if needed.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Here's where I went to choose my cam.

http://www.hughesengines.com/general...icleID=1000017

I picked the 0814 cam for my needs.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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what kind of changes did you have to make with that cam?(0814)
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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No changes except for new Pro Gear timing chain set and new lifters.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tdrex
Here's where I went to choose my cam.

http://www.hughesengines.com/general...icleID=1000017

I picked the 0814 cam for my needs.

Great link man.Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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You're welcome.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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I would contact Comp Cams and tell them your truck and your wants/needs. They will either give you the number of a catalog cam or they will custom grind a cam for you.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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tdrex.... did it change you mpg? i been thinking of geting a cam but i drive my truck every day and don't want to to cut the mpg alot with the cam change... sum mpg lose is ok just not alot.... 2 or more
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Don't know yet. I'm still in the process of installing it. Sould know something in about two weeks.
 
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