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12-05-2009, 11:16 PM

lablvr

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Aftermarket cam

I am new to the engine rebuild scene and I was wondering if I got an aftermarket cam for my 5.0 would I have to have my block messed with by a machinist or would it go right into the space from the old one

12-05-2009, 11:33 PM

projectresto83

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Its just a straight swap

12-05-2009, 11:37 PM

motorman524

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I'd suggest new cam bearings

12-06-2009, 06:00 PM

lablvr

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My dad says that the cam bearings are stamped in the block and I would have to have it stamped again is that true

12-06-2009, 06:04 PM

Bubba 95SN

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Let machine shop install is not expensive.

12-06-2009, 06:11 PM

lablvr

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How much is it

12-06-2009, 07:43 PM

AdderMk2

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Originally Posted by lablvr

How much is it

ask the machine shop...

12-06-2009, 07:44 PM

mattdel

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not expensive to do, no, but that's assuming you have the engine out and have means to bring it to them.
if not, add in tow costs, etc..

12-06-2009, 09:46 PM

STROKED_LX

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What kind of build are you planning to do? The stock cam is good for a stock rebuild. Ive read a article where someone made 400hp+ n/a with stock cam. Its good cam all around.

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