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Dauntless Cam Replacment

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Harold W., Apr 1, 2008.

  1. Apr 1, 2008
    Harold W.

    Harold W. Member

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    The cam on my V6 has a worn lobe and will need to be replaced. My question to the group is---Hows the feeling on going with the original type cam or going with the Comp Cam 252? I want to keep the low end torque as these engine were set up with and I will be keeping the stock 2 barrel carburetor. I did a search on cams and I didn't come up with anything on how much better one is over the other. I'm sure there are trade offs---comments please!

    Keep the original cam---the pros

    Go with the Comp 252 cam---the pros.

    The cons are also good to know.

    Thanks
    Harold
     
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  2. Apr 1, 2008
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    If you searched there should've been plenty on the 252H, I know that there's plenty on it here.

    Several of us run it in lieu of the stock cam. It's nothing but an improvement over the stock cam IMO, more low-end torque. You might lose a little on the top end, but it's never been enough that I've noticed that.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2008
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    According to everything I can find a ‘stock’ CAM is between the Comp 252H and 260H (a touch closer to the 252). I am a big proponent of the 252H, but if you need more top end then take a hard look at the 260. So far, I don’t know anyone who is disappointed with the 252, but a couple wanted a little more low end with the 260.

    YMMV - IMHOP - ETC...
     
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  4. Apr 2, 2008
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    happy with the 252H. make sure you get the kit (has the heavier springs and different followers) than just the cam.




    would also buy a gasket kit and find out why the one cam lobe wore more than the others. otherwise you'll be replaceing that cam prematurely as well.
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2008
    tinker

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    happy with the 252 as well.
     
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    jayhawkclint

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    252h
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2008
    Harold W.

    Harold W. Member

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    Thanks Guys!! That was the kind of info I was looking for.

    Harold
     
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