trex cam help
trex cam help i am about to buy this cam from a forum member here. stewdy1.
he had this in his car but it threw a rod. he said that there are 2 nicks in the cam, but the machine shop said that it would be fine.
here are the pics, let me know what you guys think
he had this in his car but it threw a rod. he said that there are 2 nicks in the cam, but the machine shop said that it would be fine.
here are the pics, let me know what you guys think
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I'm not a fan of used internal engine parts. That being said, can't really tell anything from the pics. Can you feel nicks/gouges in the lobes with your fingernails? If so I wouldn't use it.
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thats bout the same upgrades... make sure you have a 4.30 or higher... i couldnt get mine to dig out the hole w 3.90... but 4.30 solved everything....
how does it feel to touch ? marks on cams show up real easy but not always are rough to tear up .
if money is not an object maybe something not so questionable comes along .
is it a true trex or a copy ? turning 6.5 or better need to hook up the rod bolts as they are the weak link at high rpm . also a cheap insurance policy .
if money is not an object maybe something not so questionable comes along .
is it a true trex or a copy ? turning 6.5 or better need to hook up the rod bolts as they are the weak link at high rpm . also a cheap insurance policy .
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This is one of those cases where trying to save a couple hundred $$$ can end up costing you several thousand $$$.
Find the cam you like and buy it, fresh, unused, and you can rule the possiblity of wrecking havoc on your internals out.
Find the cam you like and buy it, fresh, unused, and you can rule the possiblity of wrecking havoc on your internals out.
