Performance Cam Install. Should I?

[FloridaJeeper]

Well I have been sitting on this Mopar Performance Cam for a while and have been debating on whether or not to put it in. Anyone done this in the 4cyl? Is it worth it? How hard was it? I am super-mechanically inclined so I know how to do it. Just wondering if it is worth the hastle.

Thanks

 

[Tug-n-pull]

Anything you can do to pump out an extra horse on the 4 banger is worth the doing in my way of seeing it. If youhave the parts and have the know how, why not giver a try. tug

 

[Snitty]

believe it or not... the stock cam is quite a good cam as it is... it has a more aggressive grind than the 6 cyl cam does... but as for your question, if you have the extra money around, it can only help, and it's fun to do

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Which cam did you get? I got the 256*/.450" one and it's sitting on my shelf too. A local jeep mechanic does a lot of side jobs, he quoted me $200 in labor and I think I'll take him up on it to save me the headache.

I've discovered I also need taller valve springs and different spring retainers. Might as well do a valve job and replace the timing set while you're in there. 4.0L double roller fits the 2.5L, get the one with 3 timing keys.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Several jeepers over on the 4Bangers United Forum have installed these cams, lots of good info.

 

[FloridaJeeper]

I have the same cam. I picked it up dirt cheap on Ebay and almost forgot I had it until I cleaned out my office.

 

[RAVEN13xxx]

Just found out I have 3.07's

I put the .256 cam in my 97 and noticed a big difference in the upper power band. In conjuction with the 4.0 throttle body, spacer, and K&N, it now has much more power all the way through. The cam itself only took about 3 hours to install.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Raven, do you also belong to 4bangers United? I'm thinking I saw you over there long ago.

 

[FloridaJeeper]

Hey, Raven. What else did you have to do to install the cam?