5.9L CR Performance Discussion of 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Common Rail Injection Related To Performance And Longevity

New Cam, Springs, and CAI

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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Well I installed a new cam, springs and a cai on my truck, boy it sure made it idle and run a lot smoother, you could probably sit a penny on the block and it would sit there. It was a job taking the whole front off the truck. I really didnt want to cut the crossmember so I just loosened the motor mounts and raised the motor about three inches and was able to get the cam out. I didnt take enough pictures to do a full write up but I did get a few. Boy I'll sure tell you if I ever have to do springs again I will get the tool that allows you to do 4 at one time. I put the cai on a couple days later, and found that the Front seal is leaking, so now I get to put a wear sleeve on, cause the factory seal made a pretty good groove.

Now I am looking at Sticks, Transmission, Turbo, ANYBODY have any ideas on what I should go with?

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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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We use the Miller 4 Spring compressor, it really does the trick. They also have a front seal installer that works great!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Where can I get that front seal installer you are talking about?
 
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