7deuce-ss

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well i searched around and didnt come up with anything,
wanted to see how many people have bought used cams/lifter/springs etc and
how they been working for you also any thoughts that anyone might have about buying them used..

CaliforniaBoy5

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i always wondered the same thing.

7deuce-ss

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ya times are hard and sometimes used is cheaper but it may not be the way to go on something like a cam.. but who knows...
there has to be someone thats running a used cam out there...

WhiteRhino

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Personally, I don't have the nerves to put something used in my motor. It's easier to deal with a vendor then some random person off the internet. If a part does fail.

On another note. I've been on these boards a long time and you don't hear to much about people buying used parts and having problems. Usually it's a built motor or tranny with issues, bought used. Not to many individual part failures. I've even sold a low mile cam on here. I don't think you can go to wrong with rockers, pushrods or a cam. I wouldn't buy used springs regardless of how many miles they say. You never know how they were broke in. Or how hard they were ran. I feel the same about lifters. jmo Hope this helps.

Slvr00Bird

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Just inspect it and make sure everything is in good condition and it'd be fine.. Tons of guys run used cams that are in good shape. It's a good way to get a part a little cheaper and still have the performance.

xlcooplx

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I bought a used cam over 3 years ago. It was one of the first few grinds that NX had made up before selling their line of cams. I've put atleast 25k miles on it and it still runs awesome! I have no clue how many miles are on the cam.

7deuce-ss

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well thats good to hear that its running strong! gives hope to others in buying used cams!

eseibel67

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I'm ususally very big on always using NEW parts. But I had no problem installing a used cam. It's a very low wear item since the lifters have roller wheels.

As mentioned above, lots can go wrong with springs. Always install new ones.

7deuce-ss

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so no matter what kind of springs they are you wouldnt go used if they where low millage?

KCS

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I'm using a used cam and it's fine. The only time I'd consider using used springs, is if I knew what they came off of and after having checked them out.

Unertl42

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I also have a used cam. If it is a hyd roller, it is hardened, so it shouldn't have any wear on it. Mine is great

7deuce-ss

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well will see how it goes being that i got some used complete set of patriot dual springs with titanuim retainers. low miles on them.

SilverSS

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i've used used cams, rockers, heads, valves. As long as they are in good shape, you won't have any problems.

7deuce-ss

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man just got me thinking about the springs now.. haha well atleast there dual.. haha oh man u really got me thinking....
but i think i will be okay.
i wil post how it works out.....

WhiteRhino

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When you put them in, do a couple heat cycles on them. Then just let the car warm up to temp before beating on them.

I wouldn't loose sleep over the springs. I only say caution about springs because you never know how they were treated. Same with lifters. You can do a search on how many people have no clue on what length p-rod to use. So how many lifters were beat on out of spec. Just things to think about when getting used engine parts. Some things are better off getting new.

LS1RedZ

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I had a used X-1 cam and springs in my car. Never had one problem with the cam. Sold it to a friend and he used it in his car.. lol

Hamrdown

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If your worried about the springs buy a valve spring tester that you put in a vise. They're not very expensive and summit and jegs both sell them. As for the cam just visually go over the entire cam checking all lobes for nicks or scratches. If you plan on doing the install yourself be sure to degree it and check piston to valve clearance to make sure everything is good.

VeTTeMaNC486

I put the 35k mile ls6 cam, springs, retains, and push rods out of my 04 z06 in my 2000 trans am with no problems at all as far as valve train is conserned

streetassasin

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I wouldnt run used engine or tranny parts, last year I bought a used yank stall but didnt have the nerve to install it so I just sold it and ended up buying a brand new circle d

philntx

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Purchased a cam from an 04 Z06 with about 25K miles on it. Installed it in a 5.3 without any issues. Sold motor after 14k miles.

Hydraulic roller cams have much less exposure to wear than an older hydraulic lifter cam.