To install or not to install...........
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.
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?
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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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
Last edited by flynbya2; Jan 9, 2007 at 08:07 PM.
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........
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.
Last edited by Killer_Bluebird; Jan 10, 2007 at 02:21 PM.
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...
Originally Posted by flynbya2
What are the spec's on that cam,and how much of a "boost" did you see?
If you don't mind........
If you don't mind........