i just got a set hks 272's and they look pretty new except on one of the lobes it has a tiny tiny chip smaller then a pencil lead. Anyone think that would cause a problem or maybe it was a defect? The cams look in perfect condition besides the tiny chip that i just some how noticed because i looked at every single lobe.....

 

i would send it back.

 

if it is not on the portion that contacts the rocker arm you'll be fine.

 

I don't know, cams spin pretty fast. A small chip may make the cam very weak and thus may develop into a crack later.

I would send it back as well.

 

AND send it back....

 

well its not like a chip that would be aboutt o make a crack in my opinion, its like thiner then a pencil shaving but its on the top of the lobe, but its not where near where the rocker arm would hit it

 

You should see GSC cams and what they get away with then. I've had mine for 12k with no problems.

 

A picture would help.

I would send it back regardless. You don't know how it got that chip. It could have been dropped, had something dropped on it, could be bent, you never know. When it comes to internals replacing is always better (and usually cheaper) than guessing.

The only other thing I could think to do would be take to it to a local engine shop and have them magnaflux it and mic it.

 

im getting them mic'd today but i just wanted you guys opinions i didnt know if anyone else might have seen a chip from this, also to add they were used ;/ i got them off my friends car but we had also just put them on about 2 weeks ago he upgraded to 280's and he gave me these since i did all the work lol.

 

OK. So sending them back is not an option. I would get it magged then just to be safe.

 

it's probably just a tiny void in the casting and if so it will be ok. If it was dropped there would be other damage.