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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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I'm looking to get stage 2 bc cams . I have an ap1 with a Stock block and a supertech valvetrain .... Well one of my cams are a bit messed up . Nothing crazy , they are still usable but it bothers me to know that they are not in great shape . Anyhow i was looking into the stage 2 bc cams . I read that they do produce good power with a tune of course (which is a plus for me :-) ) But I daily drive my car and I want to know if these cams will last ? I can't find nothing on their longevity . If anyone is running these can you please tell me about them
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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I ran mine for two years no problem. But you will have increased wear on your timing chain tentioner with them so keep that in mind
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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did your car go through more fuel?
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:57 AM
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Yeah the cams them selves will last as long as the car. The cams won't fail that's for sure.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Usually cam failures are due to install and not due to product failure, when installing them make sure they know what they're doing
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rus21s
did your car go through more fuel?
Honestly I don't know , I bought the car with the bad cams. My mechanic noticed it when I did the valve adjustment ..
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazyfootcoy
I ran mine for two years no problem. But you will have increased wear on your timing chain tentioner with them so keep that in mind
Two years and no problems that seems pretty solid to me . I just upgraded my tct so i hope it will last
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JUSTINTHECOASTIE
Usually cam failures are due to install and not due to product failure, when installing them make sure they know what they're doing
Awesome . Im lucky and have billman as my mechanic . I think I will go with the upgrade then If they are reliable .
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Thank you guys . I appreciate the info. I'm better about buying the cams now
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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With these cams does the car burn more fuel?
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