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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-13-2003 03:27 PM
   
I got my new camshaft today that I won on Ebay. It is a new Reed solid roller, 275* @ .050, .675 lift. I paid $140 for it, plus shipping. I thought that was a real good deal since new roller cams go for around $300. 
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-13-2003 03:41 PM
Good for you,But I thought you didn't like solid rollers?  SteveW
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-13-2003 04:17 PM
I already have a set of rebuilt roller lifters, so all I need is springs. So, it ends up being cheaper to use this roller cam than a comparable solid flat tappet. And anyways, I plan on spinning my stroker motor around 8000 rpm.
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'69Stang
Gearhead Posts: 180
From: Detroit, MI USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 08-13-2003 05:42 PM
Are you going to double pin that cam? What are the recommended spring rates?
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-13-2003 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by '69Stang:
Are you going to double pin that cam? What are the recommended spring rates?
Oh yeah! It will be double pinned for sure. The cam that is in the car now is double pinned also. It only calls for 170# @ 1.85. But I will set it up with around 230-240# @ 1.95.
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Orlando
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-13-2003 10:30 PM
WoW, I've never double pinned a cam before.... at what point should that be done?
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-13-2003 10:40 PM
Solid roller cam with "decent" spring pressure should have the cam doube pinned. I ran into problems once the seat pressure got over 220 lbs. Twice I sheared the pin then. That wrecks A LOT of stuff. I wont run a solid roller in anything now without it being double pinned.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-13-2003 11:34 PM
Rob,I was just ribbing you after your posts saying the flat tappet solids were just as good as a solid roller.
Sounds like a kick a$$ motor you're building.  SteveW
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