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sam's 72 · 04-17-2002, 04:53 PM

I am planning on buying a hyd. roller cam for my 383 sbc. I am planning on going with a Comp. cam! Has any one ever seen or heard of any failures? On another board there is a few pictures of one that failed, I would hate for this to happen to me, I dont know if it is something that is defective from comp. or what, but take a look at it.http://www.chevytalk.org/forums/Forum64/HTML/008654.html
http://www.chevytalk.org/forums/Foru...ML/008633.html
What you guys think happened here?

by the way, this is not my car,and I dont have a clue who it is, it just caught my attention due to me getting ready to order a hyd roller cam kit from Comp.

Sam

Mike C · 04-17-2002, 05:25 PM

I have heard nothing negative about the comp hydraulic rollers. The extreme energy series of flat tappet cams had failures for awhile. I would run a cam that is compatible with an iron distributor gear. If the Comp is not, I'd consider switching manufacturers. Bronze gears just don't last that long on the street, and at $40 or so, it adds up.

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HvyChevy454 · 04-17-2002, 09:04 PM

i bought one from comp cams and it was supposed to be small enough to work w/ stock springs and push rods. and b/c it was supposed to work i went w/ the smaller cam to save money. well i didnt work and i ended up having to buy a kit to retro fit adjustable rockers plus new rockers for it for another $200.

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04-17-2002, 04:53 PM	#1
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	COMP.CAMS!!!!!! I am planning on buying a hyd. roller cam for my 383 sbc. I am planning on going with a Comp. cam! Has any one ever seen or heard of any failures? On another board there is a few pictures of one that failed, I would hate for this to happen to me, I dont know if it is something that is defective from comp. or what, but take a look at it.http://www.chevytalk.org/forums/Forum64/HTML/008654.html http://www.chevytalk.org/forums/Foru...ML/008633.html What you guys think happened here? by the way, this is not my car,and I dont have a clue who it is, it just caught my attention due to me getting ready to order a hyd roller cam kit from Comp. Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

04-17-2002, 05:25 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	I have heard nothing negative about the comp hydraulic rollers. The extreme energy series of flat tappet cams had failures for awhile. I would run a cam that is compatible with an iron distributor gear. If the Comp is not, I'd consider switching manufacturers. Bronze gears just don't last that long on the street, and at $40 or so, it adds up. ------------------ 70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-17-2002, 09:04 PM	#3
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	i bought one from comp cams and it was supposed to be small enough to work w/ stock springs and push rods. and b/c it was supposed to work i went w/ the smaller cam to save money. well i didnt work and i ended up having to buy a kit to retro fit adjustable rockers plus new rockers for it for another $200. ------------------ Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Intake 850 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.500 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Put it to the floor... __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti



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