I know that I grew up in the old school days for flat tappet cams but on those motors, I would never use a camshaft from another engine. Of course they were cheap and even if you did, you had to replace the lifters.

I know that roller lifters do not wear themselves or camshafts like the old flat tappets and that they don't have to be replaced when doing a cam swap.

All of that said:

Is it 100% safe to buy and install a good low mile cam?


I've found a suitable cam and am just looking for some reassurance that it's OK to save $100 or so by going this way rather than buying a new one.

 

perfectly safe. Pick it up and get it in there

 

how many miles?? I'd still thoroughly inspect it and/or have it polished before it goes in...

 

2300 miles. I found it online, so I can't inspect it personally. The guy assures me that there are no noticeable wear marks or visible scratches.

 

dont worry about it, get it and install it. and anything you know of old school just throw out the window.

 

you're in good shape then, slide 'er on in...

 

lube it first, if you just try and slide it in without lubing your shaft, your have failure

 

Or extreme uncomfort at least

 

might just take a little more work

 

is that what your block told ya