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Mar 15, 2009 | 08:12 PM

mlt73

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$115 cam on ebay

has anyone ran any of these cams that this guy on ebay is selling? they are regrinds ground off of comp cams grinds. $115 is pretty cheap for a roller cam. was just wanting some feedback. thanks

Mar 15, 2009 | 08:31 PM

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Mike, I would be scared of that. Most used cams sell for more than that. I might sell the one out of mine if it didn't get any damage from the engine failure. I think I am going to go a little bigger. It is a 226/226 .575/.575 114+4 LSA Futral FM-4

Mar 15, 2009 | 08:38 PM

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...clone-cam.html

Mar 15, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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i got the hot cam clone work great in my trans am but today i still got thoughts of what my happen later on

Mar 15, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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i would stay away. if the cam fails you can have some serious engine failure witch is not going to be cheap. and then you are going to

for buying it.

Mar 15, 2009 | 10:23 PM

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There are a lot of threads on this. Who knows. He's got good feedback though. I would ask people who have actually used these cams for a true answer. My advice, save up a couple more bucks and get one from our sponsors. You can't go wrong there.

Mar 15, 2009 | 10:39 PM

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I saw on ad on Ebay for LS6 Street Replacement Cam (Comp Cam copy) except it had a slightly bigger LSA. I think it was Predator Cams.

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Mar 16, 2009 | 06:50 AM

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I wouldnt even think of running one. I can see it now... heat treat gets worn through or isnt good, then the lifter and cam start chewing on each other.

Lifter comes apart while your driving.....done. Insert pictures from the "LS7 Lifter failure" thread...

Mar 16, 2009 | 06:59 AM

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Why cheapo on the part that on average gives the average LSX it's largest jump in power.

Mar 16, 2009 | 07:29 AM

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I have been running a hotcam copy from him for about a year now with no issues... Paid $160 for cam and springs.

Mar 16, 2009 | 07:39 AM

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Man that is tempting, I would just buy one from a sponser though. Why take a chance?

Mar 16, 2009 | 12:20 PM

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I'd try one. I dont see the problem with them, they are real cams, just ground down to different specs.

Dangerous words if you don't have personal experience. The problem with regrinds are they can often wind up below the heat treatment of the original cam. If that happens, then you will experience rapid wear. Basically your cam will go flat very quickly and it could wipe out your motor. Buyer beware!!

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Mar 16, 2009 | 02:47 PM

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On a flat tappet cam sure, I could see issues with wear but on a mild roller cam?

Sure using a monster cam that requires high spring pressure I would be concerned.

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Mar 16, 2009 | 05:11 PM

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Yes even a roller cam needs to be heat treated. If the lobe surface is soft it will fail quickly and likely destroy your motor.

There is a new thread posted on this topic about every other day.

Mar 16, 2009 | 07:33 PM

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These regrinds result in a smaller base circle and you will need to check pushrods for correct length. Throw in the lack of proper hardening and I would not be a buyer.

Mar 16, 2009 | 08:54 PM

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i personally would not risk my 5 gran motor with a cheap cam. but that is just me.

Mar 16, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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On a flat tappet cam sure, I could see issues with wear but on a mild roller cam?

Sure using a monster cam that requires high spring pressure I would be concerned.

I can show you some ugly photos of hydraulic roller cams that went soft because of bad heat treatment. Looks like a plow went right through the mud.

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Mar 16, 2009 | 10:18 PM

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Hahahahaha!!!! I had a boy that bought a copy cam of a ms3 off of ebay the car did 307 stock and 288 afterthe cam and tune install. The install was done by pro's and everything check out. leak down, ptv valve seat pressure. Sooooo..... In short after driving it yep wipe out all his lifters and the grooves in the cam where finger deep. If my old laptop didentcrash I would post pics but needless to say you pay for what you get.