Ddec 4 cam swap experience

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by catwrench55, Jul 24, 2017.

  1. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I Know of Erich. If he thinks it needs a tune, then it needs a tune. Your ecm is still operating like you have the old cam in it. You will like his work.
     
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  2. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    Yeah that is the first thing that should be d one before the hard parts
     
  3. wore out

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    Food for thought. 12.7's are likely to drop a valve if ran very long a tooth out. I would check the time via the lobe lift method as suggested.
     
  4. prerunner404

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    Ive got the same setup as you and have a 4912 cam sitting on the shelf i have yet to install. I need to get it installed and see how the truck performs after the swap. I had also talked to erich and he said i would need a ecm retune to have everything match up. I have my ecm tuned as of right now to the 5915's and the stock 470 cam. He also told me he could give me more power if i wanted with the retune and new cam. Just waiting to get time to do it all.
     
  5. catwrench55

    catwrench55 Light Load Member

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    Yeah the more I run I dont think it's out of time, it pulls pretty good, doesnt seem to be making extra heat, i was really just expecting more change, will see about a little more fuel when we finish this well.
     
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  6. allan5oh

    allan5oh Road Train Member

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    You *need* to check it via the injector lobe lift method. Lining up the marks isnjist to get you started.
     
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