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Aftermarket Cam?

10-13-2004, 06:23 PM

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BWatson

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Aftermarket Cam?

I've searched and have found some information on putting a cam in my truck and was dead set on doing it until a little while ago. Before, it sounded to me like everyone who has done one has been very happy with it. I talked to one guy and he said look again, there are a lot of guys not happy with them. Well I have searched and not found much on bad reports. So, what is the general conscensus about aftermarket cams on a 12-valve? What are the likes and dislikes. Here is what I know..
Likes - more broad powerband, lower EGTs, quicker spool-up, slight hp gain
Dislikes - cost (parts & labor)

I have a horrible oil leak that I need to pull the timing case off to fix so I'll be pulling the cam anyway. Normally I would try to tackle this job myself but this is something I need to do very soon and time, right now, is not something I have a lot of so I'm thinking about just taking it to a shop and having them do everything.

What do y'all think? Cam it or don't cam it? Thanks in advance.

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