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Old 11-05-2009, 05:09 PM   #1
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I got sum dude tryin to sell me a gt40 cam pull out of a 93-95 cobra at 76K and i was told that cams dont wear down much and are pretty re-usable but my main question is would my 88lx that is otherwise stock pass smog with a gt40 cam? supposedly its like the b303? but would it pass smog in california anybodY?? i got this motor apart so i would luv to soup it up while its out!! just wanna be able to drive it when i put it back in damn it!
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Old 11-05-2009, 05:17 PM   #2
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its nothing like the B303 cam, and yes, you will pass smog with it.

just install a NEW set of lifters and you will be all set (dont pay more than like.. $25-$50 for the cam)
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:00 PM   #3
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i guess i should look up the specs of the gt40 cam i mean would it increase much horsepower? and still pass smog fer sure? cuz that would hella suck if i put it all together dropd it in an it doesnt pass due to the cam or something hah my luck
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:31 PM   #4
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well don't you think the cobras passed emissions,they had to to be sold,so why wouldn't it in your car
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waste of money IMO for that cam
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Old 11-05-2009, 11:13 PM   #6
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waste of money IMO for that cam
+1 it's nothing special, don't bother. If you want a cam get a real cam.
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