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Put a new cam and timing chain in it and degree the cam. The chains in the newer mopar motors were junk and caused problems from the beginning. One reason they went to a tension-er on the later motors.

The tension-er keeps the chain tight on the slack side for guarantee.It also moves the cam timing as wear progresses. Also none of the cams were degreed. They were ground and installed straight up with where ever the keyway put them.

You will all find that this is a great improvement on performance and fuel mileage on any motor. Something the factory did not take the time to do on all builds. And the reason why some ran better than others. We degree all cams on motors we build. Or if just replacing the chains. Most of them are way out on timing if installed , especially with cheap chains.