Looking at possibly buying used GSC cams. Do they wear out or should I look for anything when purchasing. They have 8k miles on them.

 

just make sure that they are the V2 cams with the polished lobes and you should be good to go.

 

bump for a good question for a guy with a "gat" lol

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...light=buy+cams

Two minutes of seaching revealed this.

I bought used GSC 272/272 off of EvoM and I had them inspected by my machine shop. Everything checked out and I had them installed. I am enjoying a lumpy idle and all is well.

Try to give the guy a deposit and have them inspected if he's local but otherwise it's a crapshoot. All in all, you should be fine buying used cams

 

I would ask if there are any scratches, nicks, damage on the lobes or journals that can be caught/felt with a fingernail. If not, and they do have 8k miles, they're good to go.

 

Just make sure they're not hollow

 

LOL this one is my favorite! buying a stock cam would totally suck. but hey we got a couple sets of stock ones laying around the shop if anyone wants them!

 

I'm looking for E8 MR Cams, Springs and retainers for my 2004 Airtrek Turbo R...please PM me if you have any for sale but must be willing to ship to singapore....thanks

 

the lobes of the cam should be shiny. if they are turning grey, or have any surface irregularities, then they may be wearing down.

 

Comps Are Hollow

 

thats the way im gonna do it
i dont plan on spending that much $$ on cams