10-13-2012, 09:06 PM | #113 |
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Do you think it was a bad idea to do it again?
I did a lot of research and posted lots of questions but I never heard anything about the pulley failing a chain.
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10-13-2012, 09:09 PM | #114 |
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honestly depends on the person. I personally would never cam another car again. i have been cammed for about 2 years, at first i loved it. but the extra care you have to give the engine is at times annoying. i had a spring failure on mine. i had to also do a leak down test etc... nothing else was broke.
So far the car is a money pit, and i will need to upgrade and replace things as the engine ages more so than a stock engine. and i read about things that happen to other cam owners, its not fun at times lol |
10-13-2012, 09:11 PM | #115 |
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Maybe I didn't do enough research? What extra care do I have to give it?
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10-13-2012, 09:13 PM | #116 | |
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Is it a bad idea to cam it again... Heck No... There are aftermarket chains out there, like the Katech I think you mentioned you are using this time around, that are much better quality than the factory chains... I really do understand the empty garage syndrome... Hopefully mine will be home from the latest round of mods and getting her ready for the Texas Mile... Your responses and attitude in here indicate to me you are first class... Good luck and let us know your impressions of the new version...
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10-13-2012, 09:15 PM | #117 | |
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Thanks SSE. I hope I am not the first person that it happens twice too~
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10-13-2012, 09:18 PM | #118 | |
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A moderately cammed car with intake and exhaust upgrades should last you many many miles and years with no more trouble than a stock vehicle...
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10-13-2012, 09:18 PM | #119 | |
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also you must let your car warm up, more so than a stock engine. as the heavy duty springs do not like to be cold. that is why mine broke. Think about if you had these problem away from home. i am like you, i cannot do my own work. if i had a problem and was not close to home/shop. i would have to have it towed all the way to shop. so thats annoying at times when wanting to take my car on trips. its not like you can just go to a local chevy dealership and have her all ready next day what ever town you are in. pretty much you cam a car. you pray nothing happens. which is not how roll. personally. but of course the failure rates are somewhat low overall. again this my view point |
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10-13-2012, 09:26 PM | #120 |
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Ok Mike that makes sense. I never gave warm up much of a thought but I will let it sit longer. I also never knew about checking spring pressure. I will add that. I wish there was a sticky of yearly inspections for cammed cars for those who have little knowledge. Maybe someone can make one explaining all the extra's of caring for cammed cars? Like I have said many times, I don;t beat on the car, never race it, smoke the tires or red line. Sometimes just for fun I will wind out 1 thru 4 but shift around 5,000ish rpms. Maybe I will lower my shift point to 4,000?
SSE I used a name brand shop and have no issues witht he shop at all. They did a good job on the initial install and have really helped me out on the rebuild. I did the JRE cam package which included JRE Custom Ground 3 Bolt Camshaft Valve Springs Spring Seats Valve Seals Locks Retainers LS Trunion Upgrade Crankbolt Cam Sprocket Bolt Timing Cover Gasket Front Crank Seal Camshaft Timing Chain Gear Hardened Pushrods
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10-13-2012, 09:30 PM | #121 |
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You're in good hands then... Ted is top notch... I believe you were just a bitten victim of a chain...
Talk to Ted about any additional items of care he recommends. He will steer you in the right direction....
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10-13-2012, 09:32 PM | #122 | |
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That's good to hear.
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10-13-2012, 09:34 PM | #123 |
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keeping in mind my "extra" care from ted, who is also my cam suppler.
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10-13-2012, 09:40 PM | #124 |
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This conversation reminded me of this pic...
From Indy... and yes it looked good but I got my butt handed to me on this pass...
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10-13-2012, 09:44 PM | #125 |
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Nice! I love that spoiler
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10-13-2012, 09:50 PM | #126 |
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happens to the best of us. sse
but yes maxspeed if you do have more questions ask TED. |
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