To install or not to install...........
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To install or not to install...........
OK here's the dealio........
I just recently aquired a used cam,now I am having second thoughts about installing a used cam in my car.
I know,I shoulda thought about that BEFORE I bought it,and I did.....
But now that I have it,...I am having second thoughts
It looks fine,it's not that.......
I would like to know what the general concensus is here...
I see lots of cams swapped out and for sale all the time,so I guess I assumed it's of no real issue
What's the deal guys? throw it in and don't look back or what?
I am just looking for feedback,people who have done this and are happy/satisfied with the results
TIA,the worry wart
I just recently aquired a used cam,now I am having second thoughts about installing a used cam in my car.
I know,I shoulda thought about that BEFORE I bought it,and I did.....
But now that I have it,...I am having second thoughts
It looks fine,it's not that.......
I would like to know what the general concensus is here...
I see lots of cams swapped out and for sale all the time,so I guess I assumed it's of no real issue
What's the deal guys? throw it in and don't look back or what?
I am just looking for feedback,people who have done this and are happy/satisfied with the results
TIA,the worry wart
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As long as the surface of the cam looks good, I'd say go for it. The fact that a cam has been used is no reason for it to cause any damage whatsoever. Just inspect it very thoroughly (preferrably with a magnifying glass) and throw it in if it looks good.
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Originally Posted by Gauge
As long as the surface of the cam looks good, I'd say go for it. The fact that a cam has been used is no reason for it to cause any damage whatsoever. Just inspect it very thoroughly (preferrably with a magnifying glass) and throw it in if it looks good.
No nicks/scratches in the cam journal and lobes?
Anything else?
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Originally Posted by flynbya2
Just for the record,what exactly should I be looking for?
No nicks/scratches in the cam journal and lobes?
Anything else?
No nicks/scratches in the cam journal and lobes?
Anything else?
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While the beauty and benefits of roller lifter cams is that the cam lobes will last virtually forever with less damage than the old school non-roller lifter cams, the cam journals will still wear due to the same bearing system. I would concentrate my inspection on the journal's conditions to determine the cams integrity..
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my friend put a used cam in his SS and hasnt had a problem for the 2 years its been in.
It had a little surface rust, but they took it to a polishing wheel and cleaned it all up.
It had a little surface rust, but they took it to a polishing wheel and cleaned it all up.
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I see no rust and it is oiled up real nice..........
Thanks for all the tips guys
Anyone else want to share anything?
I haven't seen anything negative yet......I'm a little surprised
Thanks for all the tips guys
Anyone else want to share anything?
I haven't seen anything negative yet......I'm a little surprised
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Originally Posted by blkbird
What are the specs of the cam??
I am in Ca.,and although I want more power,I would still like to fly under the radar as far as the smog police are concerned.
I have been told by many that a 224/228 cam on a 114 should pass emissions here, but some say it can be a little iffy........
I have been told staying in the 224/224 range would be a safer choice ,basically should pass no problem
I ran a cross a thunder racing 224/227 563/569 on a 114( 113.6 tecnically)
So I grabbed it and I am hoping I made a good choice for me
It is their "blower/nitrous cam"
Although I have no intention to run nitrous and I am not "blown" I still am hopeful it will provide a nice power increase
Just for the record it is a 98 vette a-4 with stock 2005 ls2 heads and afr-duals already installed.... Dynoed 337 rwhp,hoping I can get up near 380
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Originally Posted by blkbird
Well the cam I have (hotcam), is smaller than that and gave me a nice little boost. I love it....
If you don't mind........
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Like it was said before There should be no issues with a used cam as long as you can verify that the cam is what they said it is and it is in good condition as described before.
I bought a cam from a member a while back and it turned out to be something different than advertised.
I bought a cam from a member a while back and it turned out to be something different than advertised.
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i have a used TSP 233/239 in my car...its been in for 6500 miles in less than 2.5 months without any problems.
I had a TR227 before this cam...it made 380 rwhp untuned through midlength headers...Your car should make 380 once its tuned and all thought he auto. It had excellet drivability...
I had a TR227 before this cam...it made 380 rwhp untuned through midlength headers...Your car should make 380 once its tuned and all thought he auto. It had excellet drivability...