Hi guys to answer the question in regards to using the stock valve springs. We don't add any lift with our cams since they are regrinds, the cams actually have a little less lift than stock. We did add duration though and the camshaft lobes have a more aggressive ramp. So while it might be a "little" harder on the valve spring than teh stock cam profile, high rpm gear changes or sustained high rpm abuse would be the valve spring killer, before the valve springs demise from the camshaft profile.
Normal turn around once we receive your cams is 5-7 business days, but we are loading up on cores as we speak to do better with an "exchange" program. Meaning we are trying to keep the cams in stock, so upon you placing your order we can bill the "core charge" up front and ship the cams same day. When we receive your cams, we refund your credit card. Sound simple right?
Now, there are aftermarket companies working on billet cams as we speak. In comparison, the aftermarket cams will most likely require valve springs because of added lift and more aggressive profiles. The billet cams will also retail at $1500 and ours are $899. Not to mention the cost of valve springs and possibly retainers. Changing valve springs will be a task, which =more labor=more $. The pros to the billet cams will most likely be "lope and possibly/most likely more hp" , maybe.
Personally, if we could turn more than 7700rpms, I would be itching to try a more aggressive cam, but at this time we cannot. I think what we can supply now will work great for most street/strip cars. I would like more lope as well, but we can't have it all at this stage of the game. I'm hoping soon, that "idle lope" can just be done in the tune and then you can have the best of both worlds.
So far we have made ZERO tuning adjustments to the cammed 2011's that we have done. Not to say we haven't played with cam timing to maximize gains. So no worries about having your local shop install these and driving the car home.
Thanks JB
Damn it Eric I came on here today just looking for an update!?!? What gives?
Ugly weather here in Maryland would be my guess. We're supposed to get around 2" of rain today.
Yea weather friday night was great, thats when george ran a cecil. Did you see them by any chance george? Saturday, the weather was perfect down at MIR too.
How is the lowend power and tq(off the line)? Is it reduced? I'm wondering how these cams would do in a stock stalled auto without 4.10 or high gears(im currently running 3.55s). I dont want it to be more of a terd off the line and dont plan on running an aftermarket stall.
cecil sucked friday night. Track prep was horrible and it was hella cold.
Yea weather friday night was great, thats when george ran a cecil. Did you see them by any chance george? Saturday, the weather was perfect down at MIR too.
We're going to try to get the car scaled. This car is as much of a tank as it can be. Fully loaded, glass roof you name it, it has it.
Im trying to get the videos up now.