{"product_id":"hamilton-cams-1989-2018-dodge-ram-2500-3500-5-9l-6-7l-cummins-188-220-cast-camshaft","title":"Hamilton Cams 1989-2018 Dodge\/Ram 2500\/3500 5.9L\/6.7L Cummins 188\/220 Cast Camshaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the daily driver that sees the occasional weekend event, the \u003cstrong\u003eHamilton Cams 188\/220 Cast Camshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e fits \u003cstrong\u003e1989–2018 5.9L\/6.7L Cummins\u003c\/strong\u003e engines with a 1,700–4,500 RPM operating range, EGT drops of 200-300 and 40-60hp gains seen depending on fueling and turbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose the Hamilton Cams 188\/220 Cast Camshaft?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily-driver friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Intended for daily-driver and light-competition Cummins builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – No cam tunnel bushings called for, unlike the steel version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooler EGT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Drops EGT 200-300.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven gains\u003c\/strong\u003e – 40-60hp seen, depending on fueling and turbo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e – One grind across 12-valve, 24-valve, 5.9L common-rail and 6.7L Cummins application groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12v “drop in”: no more than .018″ piston protrusion and at least .055″ valve face depth with a standard head gasket and a 99 intake centerline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24v “drop in”: no more than .018″ piston protrusion and at least .038″ valve face depth with a standard gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort on piston-to-valve clearance? Run an oversize head gasket or cut valve reliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough considered a drop-in cam, it is important to check clearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHamilton always recommends new lifters when changing a cam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInstallation Highlights\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a liberal amount of quality assembly lube to the cam and do not let the engine start without oil pressure. On a new engine, lube the oil pump and prime the filter. Disconnect fuel and spin the engine on the starter until oil pressure reads or oil reaches the rocker arms, then start it and bring it up to operating temp. Re-torque or hot-torque the head before adjusting valves — set lash last — and change the oil after break-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFits These Models\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1998 12-valve Cummins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1998.5–2002 5.9L 24-valve Cummins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2003–2007 5.9L common-rail Cummins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2007.5–2018 6.7L Cummins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration at .050″ of lift: 188 Intake, 220 Exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRPM Range: 1700-4500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNotes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHamilton only offers warranty on its cams if Hamilton lifters and springs are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproved oil required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15W-40 (or 5W-40 in sub-zero conditions) with adequate zinc, phosphorus and molybdenum. Thin or low-additive oils don’t provide the shear strength a flat tappet needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved oils: Valvoline Full Synthetic 15W-40, Valvoline Synthetic Blend 15W-40, Valvoline All-Terrain 15W-40, Schaeffer’s 15W-40, Mobil Delvac Extreme 15W-40, LIQUI MOLY Touring High Tech 15W-40, Driven Racing Oil 15W-40, Redline 15W-40.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptable: Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 15W-40, Shell Rotella T5 15W-40.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: 07-C-188\/220S-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQuestions? We’re Here to Help.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave questions about upgrades for your Cummins? 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