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srt cummins

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i want a cam for my 03 what is the best one to go with and how big can i go before i have to machine anything?
 
Search results For Hamilton Cams. Zach is a standuop guy with a complete line a valve train components give him a look at www.hamiltondiesel.com he is a site sponsor also with a Sponsor thread if you look.

Jared
 
(Some) people that sell cams will tell you that there's are the best.....(licking there own ice cream cone) and others will be truthful.

Jim
 
srt cummins said:
how will i know what one to go with if everyone says they have the best one?
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Talk with people that have said cam that is not offiliated with the manufacturer.

F1 and Hamilton both make quality products. Maxspool cams are ok too but are (or were last time I checked) regrinds. Not saying that is a horrible thing but some guys wont run regrinds.

I would vote for F1 simply because I know more guys runnin the Helix cams and have heard nothing but good things about them. But that doesnt mean they are the only show in town.

When it come to whos is the best your gona have to make that call on your own, and take everything you hear with a grain of salt.... even this
 
LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLEEEEEEEEEEELOL
Should I move this to the Staging Lanes now or wait a while ? LOL
 
Im running an F1 and love it, as well as alot of other people. Thats my vote.
 
Lets rumble, thats why I posted I figured it would get good, it does everytime someone ask about a cam.
 
I am running a maxspool. It's custom to my application, not a one size fits all H2, and it works well for me. It comes with a nice price and great customer service.

I have lower compression pistons and it starts just as easy as any stock motor.
 
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maxspool here also. never had that many of us in one thread>:woohoo:
ground to the persons modifications not a one size fits all.

good luck with who ever you choose!!
 
BenM said:
maxspool here also. never had that many of us in one thread>:woohoo:
ground to the persons modifications not a one size fits all.

good luck with who ever you choose!!
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did you run a f1 before the maxspool? anyone run one then the other?
 
exactly what it is, a stock cam with the duration changed or a larger cam that is bought in bulk that they just change to their specs. i.e., using 24v cams to regrind for 12v engines.
 
Cams,.. regrinds,...

I have run (2) of the cams mentioned above. Both were very good IMO. The question was asked,.. "what can I expect from a cam?" I don't think you can expect a dyno proven increase like you can see with a gasser. What you can expect, IMO, is much better idle,... better economy by a 1 to 2 mpgs and better spoolup which is why you get better mpgs.

Here is what I don't get. Maxspool is talked down on because they are regrinds.???? Pls! Anybodys cam that is a mod of the oem is a regrind. Take a few minutes out and call ANY camgrinder and they will tell you as long as the changes in duration and lift are done within the Rockwell standard of hardness on the lobes then what is the difference?? I may be using the wrong word here but once even a brand new blank is ground then it is induction hardened and hence the Rocwell level of hardness. Cams don't just come that way,... unless I'm misunderstanding what Cam grinders have told me,..... they ALL need to be induction hardened. It is a numerical standard of hardness. As long as it is within the Rockwell level then you are as good with one as another so IMO don't let someone who hasn't even looked into this color your opinion of one manufacturer vs another. It's much better to let the people who are running them or have run them provide their experience.

Another HUGE issue with Cams, again IMO, is your oil being used. Cams will wear faster than anything else in your motor if you don't change from OEM oils. You need CI & CI+4 oils. Ck the labels on your oil and if doesn't have this then you will have premature wear and the dreaded cam lobe flaking problem which is the deterioration of the hardened layer on the cam lobe. The newer oils don't have what we need in the way of additives due to emissions. The CI additives will eat your CAT internals but as most of us have lost the CAT then it no longer plays in the equation. To mention a few oils I have found that carry the CI additives needed then Valvoline Classic Premium Blue is a good one,.. most auto parts stores can order it for you and I believe it only comes in 5 gal or drums. One OTC that is available at Walleyworld is Rottla T,.... it is very reasonably priced too. I'm sure any of the big $$$ premium brands probably have it too. :Cheer:
 
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