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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 04:25 AM
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Default Just wanted to thank Martin@Tick & Comp

Despite my indecision over the last couple months he was very helpful in getting me a cam based on my goals.

D1SC (custom lower location vette bracket)
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A2A
LS2 intake
LT's w/ cats
317's with BTR duals
BTR SLR's and Comp Trunion Rockers
Sniffer approved
Quiet stable valve train

He specced me 227/239 .624/.620 118+6 HUC/QXX. I placed the order on the 4th of Feb and it arrived the 14th despite me being stationed in the Netherlands and USPS usually being slow as hell. I hear the weather in NC wasn't all that great either.

I have already degree'd the cam and it was well within tolerance.

In the past I ordered most of the parts for my T-56 rebuild from them and couldn't have been happier (except for a USPS snafoo that sent a 5th gear to Guam?....).

The car is certainly not finished and I'll try to update the post when I can but I just wanted to share my good experience.

Patrick
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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Thank you very much for the kind words. We've grown a lot in the past few years, but customer service is still and always will be number one for us at Tick.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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Waiting on mine still Martin... ahem... cough cough haha All good tho. My motor was just dropped off at the machine shop or is about to be so no worries!
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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Sorry man!
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 06:54 PM
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Don't worry just giving you a hard time! Block isnt at the machine shop yet so im not worring about it! That snow storm killed the entire east coast!
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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I know.
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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I'm pretty sure my cam snuck out just before the storm hit and is the only reason I got it so fast.

Good luck on your build vette. My short block is in great shape and I'm trying to decide if I should forge it now it when the charger goes on or just run low boost for a while......what to do, what to do?
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Do it once and be done. Forge it now.
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Ya you're right. I just don't have a machine shop so I have to do everything myself. Add on about $600+ in tools I don't already have.
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Thank you very much for the kind words. We've grown a lot in the past few years, but customer service is still and always will be number one for us at Tick.
Couldn't agree more with the AP. Ill get my cam soon but not for the 4.8. Just got a 98 trans am. Hook me up haha
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Thanks Alex!
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Martin, just out of curiosity what is the typical lead times on cams right now?
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Year round it is pretty much 4-8 business days from the date you place your order.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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Found my cam and pushrods were waiting for me when I got home Once my valvesprings get here then she's off to the builder!

Thanks again Martin!
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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No problem!!!
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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glad you made this thread. martin helped me spec a custom grind for a little 5.3 project last week. i ordered from him based on the reputation he has carried on these forums and he lived up to every bit of it. i give him 4 out of 5 stars.....ill give the 5th star if i get my free stickers for buying the 1000th custom cam lol . j/k service was awesome i will for sure be a repeat customer.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Did you want any stickers Swflbt22?
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Did you want any stickers Swflbt22?
No worries. When I ordered my cam you mentioned I had the 1000th custom grind. I then asked if it came with a commemorative sticker pack. just making a funny
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Swflbt22
No worries. When I ordered my cam you mentioned I had the 1000th custom grind. I then asked if it came with a commemorative sticker pack. just making a funny
Your part number was TPMSCC-01000, but it was actually number 498.

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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Your part number was TPMSCC-01000, but it was actually number 498.

Well now I don't feel as cool! haha.
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