5.9L 12V Performance Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps Related to Performance and Longevity

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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So i was wondering if it would be worth getting a performance camshaft. Ive had people tell me they are pointless. i know you can benefit with bigger cams in a car because it makes more exhaust to spool the turbo would it have the same effect in diesel?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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A lot of power can be made using a stock shaft. Of course they will help some but I think money can be spent else where that will benifit more unless youve already got everything else covered
 
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A lot of power can be made using a stock shaft. Of course they will help some but I think money can be spent else where that will benifit more unless youve already got everything else covered
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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alright ya kinda pricy. ill be dealing with the fuel soon.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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The only real reason i did an aftermarket cam was that i was already in the front of the motor since the cam decided to walk out of the block on its own. I noticed a little bit with the cam but I also changed a lot of stuff at the same time. Personally I would work with everything else prior to looking at cams
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Agreed. they will definitely help you out! But the money can be spent on better things
 
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