Building a Cammed 5.2 Magnum for Real Power

Deciding to go with a cammed 5.2 Magnum is usually the moment a project truck turns from a basic daily driver into something that actually has some soul. If you've spent any time around old Second Gen Rams or Dakotas, you know the 318 (the 5.2L) is a bit of a legend for reliability, but it's also kind of a dog from the factory. It's a workhorse engine that was unfortunately choked out by 1990s emissions standards and a factory camshaft that has the profile of a potato. ...

February 12, 2026 · 7 min · Bonnie Eran