Is this what they call 'wiped lobe'.....comp cam!!!
04-06-2006, 09:30 PM
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Is this what they call 'wiped lobe'.....comp cam!!!
Some of you may remember my struggle with the lack of performance with my cam/head swap last year. After trouble shooting for months, I decided to pull the lifters yesterday.
#3 and #4 cylinder lifters are not flat on the bottom anymore. They have a 1/8" concave. Is this a wiped lobe sign? I am pretty sure it is. Also, I can't take out 3 lifters. They are stuck in there pretty tight.
I have been in contact with comp cam since the day I installed this piece of crap. It was installed and broken-in exactly as per the procedure.
I just sent them an email requesting full refund. Let's see what their responce is
Never thought I would be part of the 'majority' of the people with wiped lobes on Crap Cams
#3 and #4 cylinder lifters are not flat on the bottom anymore. They have a 1/8" concave. Is this a wiped lobe sign? I am pretty sure it is. Also, I can't take out 3 lifters. They are stuck in there pretty tight.
I have been in contact with comp cam since the day I installed this piece of crap. It was installed and broken-in exactly as per the procedure.
I just sent them an email requesting full refund. Let's see what their responce is
Never thought I would be part of the 'majority' of the people with wiped lobes on Crap Cams
04-06-2006, 09:56 PM
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Just got off the phone with Summit Racing. Basically, the warranty period is over so Summit can't do anything. But if Crap Cams takes it back, Summit will send a new one...
Gonna call CC tomorrow morning...
Gonna call CC tomorrow morning...
04-06-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by zwede
Perfect time to get a hydraulic roller. Yes they cost more initially but they don't wipe lobes.
04-06-2006, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by desi
Some of you may remember my struggle with the lack of performance with my cam/head swap last year. After trouble shooting for months, I decided to pull the lifters yesterday.
#3 and #4 cylinder lifters are not flat on the bottom anymore. They have a 1/8" concave. Is this a wiped lobe sign? I am pretty sure it is. Also, I can't take out 3 lifters. They are stuck in there pretty tight.
I have been in contact with comp cam since the day I installed this piece of crap. It was installed and broken-in exactly as per the procedure.
I just sent them an email requesting full refund. Let's see what their responce is
Never thought I would be part of the 'majority' of the people with wiped lobes on Crap Cams
#3 and #4 cylinder lifters are not flat on the bottom anymore. They have a 1/8" concave. Is this a wiped lobe sign? I am pretty sure it is. Also, I can't take out 3 lifters. They are stuck in there pretty tight.
I have been in contact with comp cam since the day I installed this piece of crap. It was installed and broken-in exactly as per the procedure.
I just sent them an email requesting full refund. Let's see what their responce is
Never thought I would be part of the 'majority' of the people with wiped lobes on Crap Cams
Yep, the cam's toast.
04-07-2006, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by desi
Some of you may remember my struggle with the lack of performance with my cam/head swap last year. After trouble shooting for months, I decided to pull the lifters yesterday.
#3 and #4 cylinder lifters are not flat on the bottom anymore. They have a 1/8" concave. Is this a wiped lobe sign? I am pretty sure it is. Also, I can't take out 3 lifters. They are stuck in there pretty tight.
I have been in contact with comp cam since the day I installed this piece of crap. It was installed and broken-in exactly as per the procedure.
I just sent them an email requesting full refund. Let's see what their responce is
Never thought I would be part of the 'majority' of the people with wiped lobes on Crap Cams
#3 and #4 cylinder lifters are not flat on the bottom anymore. They have a 1/8" concave. Is this a wiped lobe sign? I am pretty sure it is. Also, I can't take out 3 lifters. They are stuck in there pretty tight.
I have been in contact with comp cam since the day I installed this piece of crap. It was installed and broken-in exactly as per the procedure.
I just sent them an email requesting full refund. Let's see what their responce is
Never thought I would be part of the 'majority' of the people with wiped lobes on Crap Cams
ltlevil
04-07-2006, 07:48 AM
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I bought the cam in Nov. 04, had it shipped to Canada in Apr.05, installed in May05, tried tuning the motor with different carbs, timing, etc... Contacted CC in Aug.05 timeframe over phone. Sent them emails starting Sep.05. The warranty is for one year, which expired in Nov. 05. Wish I had pulled the cam back in last summer. Car has been parked for winter since Oct. 05.
It's XS256S, extreme solid series. Apparently, a relatively new cam.
It's XS256S, extreme solid series. Apparently, a relatively new cam.
04-07-2006, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by desi
I bought the cam in Nov. 04, had it shipped to Canada in Apr.05, installed in May05, tried tuning the motor with different carbs, timing, etc... Contacted CC in Aug.05 timeframe over phone. Sent them emails starting Sep.05. The warranty is for one year, which expired in Nov. 05. Wish I had pulled the cam back in last summer. Car has been parked for winter since Oct. 05.
It's XS256S, extreme solid series. Apparently, a relatively new cam.
It's XS256S, extreme solid series. Apparently, a relatively new cam.
04-07-2006, 09:10 AM
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I had a friend who broke 4 of their beehieve springs in a race motor. Comp give him some problems at first because their was some issue with clarification of street or race use. Eventualy after a couple of emails and letters they sent him all new springs and gave him a $50credit to make up for the trouble.
Lesson.... If you try hard enough and let them know you are a member of an automotive community (CF) they will usualy give you a new product or money back...... try and try try agian
Lesson.... If you try hard enough and let them know you are a member of an automotive community (CF) they will usualy give you a new product or money back...... try and try try agian
04-07-2006, 11:59 AM
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Update: They 'may' replace the cam, but cannot refund any money. I told them I am not willing to try the same cam again, given the issues with the first one.
Let's see what they come back with.
I have not used the CF threat yet
Let's see what they come back with.
I have not used the CF threat yet
04-07-2006, 12:06 PM
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What kind of oil are you using? Supposedly, with a flat tappet cam you need oil with zinc in it. Most regular oils don't have zinc any more, but the racing oils do. I checked Valvoline's website and confirmed this. I switched to their racing oil. Good luck.
04-07-2006, 12:32 PM
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I am using Castrol GTX. Been using this oil for the last 20 years in ALL my vehicles with no problems.
Just rec'd an email from them that they will replace the cam with ANY cam of my choice, but not refund the money. Given the following information, I think the most suitable cam for me is XE268H. But man, am I ever worried about using that crap
Stock 350, stock pistons, crank, stall, TH400 tranny with 3.08 rear.
Edelbrock performer heads, performer intake, Q-jet.
Hooker headers, true 2.5" chambered duals, no muffler.
Compression Ratio should be 9.2-9.5 range. I am gonna ask for a roller set-up, see if they agree. What do you guys recommend. I have never looked at roller set ups.
Just rec'd an email from them that they will replace the cam with ANY cam of my choice, but not refund the money. Given the following information, I think the most suitable cam for me is XE268H. But man, am I ever worried about using that crap
Stock 350, stock pistons, crank, stall, TH400 tranny with 3.08 rear.
Edelbrock performer heads, performer intake, Q-jet.
Hooker headers, true 2.5" chambered duals, no muffler.
Compression Ratio should be 9.2-9.5 range. I am gonna ask for a roller set-up, see if they agree. What do you guys recommend. I have never looked at roller set ups.