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And that's why Comp's name is headed straight for the gutter around here...
Guess I haven't been keeping up, what are the other complaints, especially and common ones?
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Just make sure it's Post-Jan 2016 build date for their new "tech" to make it into the cam.
bought my custom cam from Texas Speed in December of 2014(ground by Comp)no issues as of yet however only about 3500 miles on since fresh build
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I know it's only one data point, but one I had was nine degrees off. Advanced. At first, I thought it was a tooth off, but moving it a tooth moved it 18 degrees, so it was half a tooth off. So, mine was a grinding error.
Comp uses older machines for one-off custom ground cams. That's why I DO NOT RECOMMEND you get a custom cut Comp Cam. It will be a crapshoot.

Get a shelf grind cam. They use their new CNC machines to cut bulk cam orders. They are typically within .5 degrees. So like BTR or Speed Inc or any of the folks who stock "shelf" grinds of their own design, are cut in bulk orders. And those are well tested. So they work.

If you truly need a custom cam, Cam Motion is the way to go.
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Guess I haven't been keeping up, what are the other complaints, especially and common ones?
Cam material and spring failure, especially among the popular 918's
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Cam material and spring failure, especially among the popular 918's
I remembered the springs. Just wondering if I missed anything, thanks.
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There was a problem with lobes scuffing really bad. Suspected bad hardening process.
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Originally Posted by JakeFusion
Comp uses older machines for one-off custom ground cams. That's why I DO NOT RECOMMEND you get a custom cut Comp Cam. It will be a crapshoot.

Get a shelf grind cam. They use their new CNC machines to cut bulk cam orders. They are typically within .5 degrees. So like BTR or Speed Inc or any of the folks who stock "shelf" grinds of their own design, are cut in bulk orders. And those are well tested. So they work.

If you truly need a custom cam, Cam Motion is the way to go.
I didnt realize this. Very good to know
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And keep in mind - i am just one data point. Others had fantastic results with a comp cam and 918 springs.

I want to say over 50% of the cams out there are ground still by comp.
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Stats are funny that way. As many cams, etc. as Comp has out there, 1% is a number that still gets your attention. And a few bad apples.... well you know the rest!
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Also, Comp is now offering a mirror polish/finish on all new cams called (microscopic surface enhancement) MSE. Just saw that today.

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Also, Comp is now offering a mirror polish/finish on all new cams called (microscopic surface enhancement) MSE. Just saw that today.

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