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Sonic96GT
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I took my car to install my used cams that are in really good condtion. But the tech advised me that they do not install used internals. But I've seen people do it plenty of times. Is there anything wrong with installing used cams if there is no sings of any damage? Also Is there a way I can get them machined or polished so they can be considered a fresh set of cams?
[ September 03, 2010, 07:55 PM: Message edited by: Sonic96GT ]
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BIGBALLFACTOR
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SOUNDS LIKE SHOP POLICY IS NOT TO INSTALL USED ENGINE PARTS
Posts: 6908 | From: okc | Registered: Dec 2006
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Sonic96GT
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SOUNDS LIKE SHOP POLICY IS NOT TO INSTALL USED ENGINE PARTS
Yea. I understand. But I want to give them my buisness. They have good prices and seem honest. But I dont want to have to buy new cams for $600 either. Can I get them machined tested or maybe polished. Idk. Just a thought.
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84SVOrick
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Have somebody else install them, get otjer work done by them
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Sonic96GT
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Have somebody else install them, get otjer work done by them
Yea. That does make sense. I guess I have to start looking again...
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first of all you can get a custom cam for about 350 second i would never use a used cam either because of regular were and tear it would benifit u to just get a new one and have it slapped in then u know nothing is wrong with the cam 350 is cheaper than a new motor
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Originally posted by unoerun408w:
first of all you can get a custom cam for about 350 second i would never use a used cam either because of regular were and tear it would benifit u to just get a new one and have it slapped in then u know nothing is wrong with the cam 350 is cheaper than a new motor
MOD ENGINE HAVE 2 TO 4 CAMS
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He has more then one cam, and if it was a flat tappet cam ur rite, but with hydrolic roller cams u dont have to worry. If u got the cams already put them in.
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I can understand the shops position, the cylinder heads on your engine don't have bearings for the cams to ride on, so if there's any wear on the heads or the cams at all you'll have problems.
you can machine out the cam area and install bearing sleeves.
used cams on a modular are a recipe for headaches IMO.
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Used cams are a no no especially mod motor cams. There is no cam bearings in a mod motor so those cams have worn in to the original set of heads they were on. I'm not saying they won't work it's just not a good idea.
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Sonic96GT
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Originally posted by unoerun408w:
first of all you can get a custom cam for about 350 second i would never use a used cam either because of regular were and tear it would benifit u to just get a new one and have it slapped in then u know nothing is wrong with the cam 350 is cheaper than a new motor
yea its about 300 per cam for me. suck because i need two. its a 2 vavle. i see trick flow heads for about 500 for a set of two. they have the best prices. but they are farily new for the 2v motors so not to many reviews or vids on youtube. but trickflow is very reialble.
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Blind
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Originally posted by Sonic96GT:
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Originally posted by unoerun408w:
first of all you can get a custom cam for about 350 second i would never use a used cam either because of regular were and tear it would benifit u to just get a new one and have it slapped in then u know nothing is wrong with the cam 350 is cheaper than a new motor
yea its about 300 per cam for me. suck because i need two. its a 2 vavle. i see trick flow heads for about 500 for a set of two. they have the best prices. but they are farily new for the 2v motors so not to many reviews or vids on youtube. but trickflow is very reialble.
where are you seeing them for $500/pr?!?!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-51910002-M44
That's per head.
I'd buy a set right now for my truck if they were $500 for a set, so let me know!
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by Sonic96GT:
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Originally posted by unoerun408w:
first of all you can get a custom cam for about 350 second i would never use a used cam either because of regular were and tear it would benifit u to just get a new one and have it slapped in then u know nothing is wrong with the cam 350 is cheaper than a new motor
yea its about 300 per cam for me. suck because i need two. its a 2 vavle. i see trick flow heads for about 500 for a set of two. they have the best prices. but they are farily new for the 2v motors so not to many reviews or vids on youtube. but trickflow is very reialble.
where are you seeing them for $500/pr?!?!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-51910002-M44
That's per head.
I'd buy a set right now for my truck if they were $500 for a set, so let me know!
My bad. I made a mistake. I ment to say trickflow cams are $500 for a set...
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