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Apr 22, 2005 | 10:49 AM

s/cL3.0

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Can you see anything wrong here?? {pics}

Does anything look wrong to any body. I got this engine too cheap for it to be mechanically soun its going to the machine shop soon

but I was wondering...I dont like the fact that it looks kinda burnt..

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Apr 22, 2005 | 11:20 AM

Bleach

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Looks good. The polished lobes have been setting a while and have some very slight surface rust coming through and the oil is very old.

Apr 22, 2005 | 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BleachZee

Looks good. The polished lobes have been setting a while and have some very slight surface rust coming through and the oil is very old.

So it is surface rust?? Thank god I thought that was a RED hot spot on the cam..So relieved..

Apr 22, 2005 | 01:43 PM

Bleach

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I've never heard of red hot spots. maybe someone else knows? I've used a cam before that looks like that. As long as its smooth I would think its good. When it has scratches or pitting then I throw it out.

Apr 22, 2005 | 08:51 PM

DoTheDrew888

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Give it a blast of WD40 and rub it with your fingers. Then just use some motor oil to lubricate it. Thats all it really needs.

Apr 22, 2005 | 09:46 PM

assimilated420

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hey drew, i just noticed i have those same wheels..gold n silver is awesome!

Apr 23, 2005 | 11:32 AM

s/cL3.0

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Any advice on a turbo cam?? And where can I get better valve springs at?? Als is there a big advantage to goin with a Cam sprocket?? {adjustable}

thx in advance.

Apr 23, 2005 | 03:05 PM

Bleach

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Don't bother with a turbo cam. Your hp goals do not require one. You can even use the stock NA cam with a turbo. Please do not waste your money on a 'turbo' performance cam.

Apr 23, 2005 | 09:10 PM

s/cL3.0

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BleachZee

Don't bother with a turbo cam. Your hp goals do not require one. You can even use the stock NA cam with a turbo. Please do not waste your money on a 'turbo' performance cam.

okay I will do so..I was actually looking earlier at cams for turbo engines and realized for half the money I can upgrade to a ball bearing turbo..