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Old 09-26-2012, 01:48 AM
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Thinking about replacing my stock 4.7 cams with HO cams how hard is this and what parts do I need
 
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Sorry forgot 2005 dakota slt Quad 4.7
 
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it's a simple swap, about an 8 to 10 hr job, there is a write up in the sticky with pictures, if your not the mechanically incline, have someone do it, might cost around 1000.00 for the job
 
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It's not really that bad I did it in July you will need another person to help out on a few things but most of it can be done by yourself. As for tools just the basic stuff plus the cam wedge tools and a foot pounds torque wrench. If you do the swap you will love it
 
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the hard part may be finding the cams if you dont already have them.
air ram still shows them "backorder-do not order,will not ship"

http://airram.com/product.php?productid=1308
 
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Thanks for the feed back guys I think I found a guy here in hawaii that has a used set of cams from a totaled 4.7 HO not sure of the year motor yet but I dont think it should matter that much will post to let you guys know whats going on
 
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Thanks for the feed back guys I think I found a guy here in hawaii that has a used set of cams from a totaled 4.7 HO not sure of the year motor yet but I dont think it should matter that much will post to let you guys know whats going on
You need to look up Blown287 if you are on the same island. I am not sure which island you are on, but I think he's on Kauai. He knows a ton about the 4.7. He had a nice Dak that he ended up selling because he was relocating for his new orders/stationing.
 
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If it comes down to it you might be able to get them from a dealer but like everything else they'll be pricey
 



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