Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

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04-23-2007, 02:38 PM

JimboGT01

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Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

Specifically these....

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04-23-2007, 04:19 PM

oxfordgt

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RE: Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

I have heard of those shattering and destroyiing engines. Go with comp ones if you need them. What cams are you putting in? VT you shouldnt need them but comp you will.

04-23-2007, 04:21 PM

ben790450

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RE: Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

IMO its not worth it. Ripping apart the timing cover and valve covers just to adjust your timing. Forget it!

04-23-2007, 04:32 PM

Mark99GT

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RE: Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

Im pretty sure Findaza makes the gears for Comp. Some people's have slipped and/or broken, resulting engine damage. You can grind the keyway on the stock gears if you're degreeing cams.Adjustables are not a necessity.

04-23-2007, 06:09 PM

yoteehunter

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RE: Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

They are worth it if you degree your cams. It makes the job 10XXXX easyer and less work.

04-23-2007, 06:32 PM

Dsmfighter

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RE: Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! I've heard of alot of these failing..
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04-24-2007, 02:31 AM

BuzzCut

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RE: Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

Grind the keyways on the stock gears. The adjustables are junk and will ruin your motor sooner or later.

04-24-2007, 03:55 AM

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RE: Are adjustable cam gears worth it?

they are not worth the money at all im am trying to sell my for 150 still brand new in box. the stock ones are the way to go the adjustable ones will come lose and mess everything up. the shop by my house in plainfeild are using stock ones on there 05 mustang and it runs 8.50's