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Oct 24, 2011 | 02:40 PM

HDSIERRA

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Are Used cams OK?

I have found the cam that i wanted for my 6.0 lq4. When i started to buy the cam i found a used one, would it be ok or do i need to go with a new cam?

The engine has bout 150k

Oct 24, 2011 | 02:56 PM

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nothing wrong with used cams
I dont understand how people think used parts arent good enough to run!

Oct 24, 2011 | 03:00 PM

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I've been rocking a used cam for the past 40k miles, total cost for my cam swap was like $230, including new yellow springs lol

Do it.

Oct 24, 2011 | 03:05 PM

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Yes, our engines have roller lifters which are much easier on cams so going used shouldn't be a problem. Always inspect it before you throw it in though.

Oct 24, 2011 | 03:22 PM

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use cam here ...1st owner ran it for 5k miles then I bought and it looked great I dint give it a 2nd thought .....

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Oct 24, 2011 | 03:26 PM

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All of mine cams have been used. Majority of cam swaps I've done for other people have been used cams.

Oct 24, 2011 | 04:07 PM

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i have had 2 used cams and 2 new ones in my truck... All worked out fine

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been running my used cam for 4 years.

Oct 24, 2011 | 07:41 PM

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Just make sure you get a picture or take a look at it somehow before spending the money. Anything that doesn't seem right probably isn't. But definitely if there aren't any problems with it, it'll work fine