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Old 12-14-2008, 12:43 PM   #1
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Re: cam or no cam that's the question

Sure, why not? Maybe change out the timing chain and oil pump too while you have it apart.
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Old 12-14-2008, 12:47 PM   #2
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Re: cam or no cam that's the question

There's no doubt in my mind. You really don't need the whole cam kit (the one with the springs and all that). If you're just putting a mild cam in the stock springs, especially low mileage, ones can handle it. I do agree about the timing chain but not necessarily the oil pump. I personally have never seen an oil pump go bad on a low mileage motor but i'm not saying it can't happen, I just don't think it's likely.

Edit: If you're just talking about the cam kit with the cam a lifters, that's fine but I don't know why you would need to send the heads out for that.
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