has anyone bought cams from ebay before? whats the lift and duration of the secret cam swap? and casting numbers? im lazy and dont want to recherch i did search on here though
I dont have all the specs but I got my secret cams off ebay no problems at all, nice lil extra kick now.
is my car gonna idle rough? i like though lol.
did you have anyproblems putting them in and can you tell me how to install them as for timing etce do u have to line up the valve or anything?
did u replace the valve springs? has anyone had problems with these cams?
nick renaud wrote:has anyone bought cams from ebay before? whats the lift and duration of the secret cam swap? and casting numbers? im lazy and dont want to recherch i did search on here though
First, what motor & year car do you have? I'm assuming the 2.4. What brand/company is selling the camshafts? Who grinded the camshafts?
Camshafts aren't like an intake where it's a simple thing to install and isn't that critical if it doesn't work or fit correctly. You camshafts control how much air comes into your motor and exhaust leaves your motor. If they are grinded badly, this can effect your motor in a very bad way.
Buying off of ebay can yeah, be cheaper BUT there is a difference between cheap quality and cheap prices. Do more research (even though you claim you are lazy). By doing this, this will save you time, money and headaches...trust me I know. Take it from someone who has upgraded his camshafts and has seen people who jump on great deals but don't do more research on them (hence LZM GP).
If you want to know more about the Secret Cam swap, read this:
Secret Cam Swap Info
Also, please fill out your registry, that will help you with future questions you have to ask...
Good Luck and if you have anymore questions, just ask.
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the seller claims they are for the secret swap and there from two different cars so there not any type or any ground i list the spec given intake .200 @.05 and .360 lift
and exhaust same except .375 lift
ya i drive a 98 z24. and the casting # are 245/742 and 225/455exhaust is this right?
i think you know alot about these cars. glad your on my side
nick renaud wrote:the seller claims they are for the secret swap and there from two different cars so there not any type or any ground i list the spec given intake .200 @.05 and .360 lift
and exhaust same except .375 lift
ya i drive a 98 z24. and the casting # are 245/742 and 225/455exhaust is this right?
i think you know alot about these cars. glad your on my side
Yeah, I'm always here to help.
Ask the guy what car each cam is from then look at that link I showed you. If they match up, then that is the correct camshafts for the secret cam swap and you just need to make sure the seller isn't a scam artist or isn't trying to rip you off.
Good Luck.
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ya but anyone can look the answer up and still sell me the cams
nick renaud wrote:ya but anyone can look the answer up and still sell me the cams
Very true BUT that's the risk you take when buying off ebay. If you don't want to take that risk, look in the classifieds on this site or just buy completely new camshafts.
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i hope im lucky then. if not im going to buy new from gm and have them change them how many hours does it take to change them? and how for new ones?
nick renaud wrote:i hope im lucky then. if not im going to buy new from gm and have them change them how many hours does it take to change them? and how for new ones?
It really depends on the person who is doing it but I would suggest not doing it yourself unless you are mechanically inclind and have done alot of research. The timing is critical and installed improperly that will result in alot of problems. Take it to a pro if you don't know what you're doing.
Camshafts usually run around $450-550 depending on where you get them and what company sells them.
For the 2.4, I'd say check out
Jbody Performance.
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in the article there were ws1 cams with 410 lift why cant we use them wouldnt that extra lift help some? what does the degrees mean?
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in the article there were ws1 cams with 410 lift why cant we use them wouldnt that extra lift help some? what does the degrees mean?
This is from the page I linked you:
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Now what makes this swap a bit different is that the new 2.4 engines have the power steering pump hex shaft machined with the input for the camshaft position to the intake camshaft.
I believe that's the biggest reason why you can't use the camshafts from that motor.
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i will not do it myself thanks for the links i will see what i get in the mail and check out the casting #'s and go from there since stupid trusting me i paid and thefre on their way already wow i saved ten buck so far between the links you gave me.
i dont think i want to deal with jbp cause of thier costomer service i keep hearing about.
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i dont think i want to deal with jbp cause of thier costomer service i keep hearing about.
Their customer service isn't great but you still get your parts.
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ya but i sent question to them and never got a reply so screw them. but the temptation of thier stage two cams are big time. what have you done to your car? i want all motor for now cause i just want quick and no boost cause itds to expensive and dont want to lose reliablity . i was thinking engine mounts and h.o intake and rsm tb? the same ebay guy said he could get me one too
nick renaud wrote:ya but i sent question to them and never got a reply so screw them. but the temptation of thier stage two cams are big time. what have you done to your car? i want all motor for now cause i just want quick and no boost cause itds to expensive and dont want to lose reliablity . i was thinking engine mounts and h.o intake and rsm tb? the same ebay guy said he could get me one too
Everything I've done to my car is in my registry but I'll list it anyways:
- Weapon-R Intake System w/Secret Weapon Filter
- Cold Air Shield & Ram Air Hose that connects to front bumper
Removed Stock Intake & Resonator
- Weapon-R 4-2-1 Header (2 1/2")
- Magnaflow High-Flow Catalytic Converter (2 1/2")
- Magnaflow Custom Mendral Cat-Back Piping (2 1/2")
- Magnaflow SS Universal Mufflers (2 1/2" inch inlet) with 4" SS Tip
- RSM 62 MM Thottle Body
- RK Sport Upper Engine Mount
- RK Sport Lower Engine Mount
- Auto Trans Interceptor
- RK Sport Underdrive ECOTEC Crank Pulley
- J Body Performance Stage 1 Cams (Grinded by Colt Cams) - 265 Duration 408 Lift
- Apexi SAFC II
- Patriot Performance Stage 2 P & P Head
You can do pretty much everything I've done...do all the bolt ons and work your motor a little bit and you might be happy with it. Yeah, boost is expensive but it sure is worth it LOL
That ebay guy sounds too good to be true...buy elsewhere, not through him.
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im going to check his name out on here and see if there any truth in him, if hes from here ill be happier
nick renaud wrote:im going to check his name out on here and see if there any truth in him, if hes from here ill be happier
Go for it
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so i feel stupid for checking him out cause hes on here kevin5 bordeaux so just for the record im sorry i questioned anything
nick renaud wrote:so i feel stupid for checking him out cause hes on here kevin5 bordeaux so just for the record im sorry i questioned anything
OK cool
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the casting number for the exhaust cam don't mean sh**. The Lo, Ho and W41 cams have ALL the same casting number.
You have to mesure the cam or know where it came from.
Another thing, we found some Lo engine with Ho cams, head or intake manifold.
So you really need to mesure the cam or hope the the guy is not screwing you.
New cams from Gm for the 2.3 runs around 500$ each unless you have a friend there.
Gilles
2.3 Ho
you can always go to your local salvage yard and pull the secret cams out yourself and save some $$$$
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