Hey guys,

I've search the forums, but I haven't really found anything conclusive.
I always dreaded those adjustable cam gears in fear of slippage or the worse, breakage. I have seen a set of Golden Eagle cam gears break on a b-series which left the guy with a bunch of bent valves on a built head.

I really would like to avoid it at all costs, but since I am turbo'd, dialing out the overlap would be able to help me make some moderate gains and help with efficiency.

So the question stands, what adj. cam gears have you guys used that seems to hold up well. I've only really looked into the Skunk2 gears (not the pro series), any thoughts?

 

i had AEM on my H, worked very good

 

With most of the aftermarket ones I've seen the problem has been due to overtorquage of the gears, so I'd say a proper install is your biggest concern. Also you might want to post this in the all motor section since this is a sort of general question and there are a lot more gearheads over there with relevant info/personal experiences.


Modified by 94Vtecluder at 3:34 AM 12/12/2006

 

Yea, I've read up on a few threads concerning that, it does make sense, since most of these aftermarket ones are made of aluminum.

However I'd still like to see what most people are running and how their impression of the gears are in long term useage.

 

AEM (3bolts) works for me on my turbo car. I have skunk2(6 studs) on my nitrous car. IMO if you know how to tighten them correctly you will not have any problems

 

The AEM 3 bolt was the one that most people complained about slippage. That's why you generally look for 4 or more bolts. They even make them with 7 now (overkill)

 

X's 2

5 Bolt

 

I have not use their cam gears but I know they make good stuff:

http://shop.mfactoryhk.com/pro...Gears

 

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Those are the same cam gears that a ton of companies rebadge their name on.

I run AEM 5 bolts on the majority of set-ups that we do. I have used the Skunk2's also flawlessly in the past.

 

That's what I needed, thank you.

 

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Installation error IMO

 

I have yet to ever hear a complaint about JUN gears....6 bolt ftw

 

Not to throw a curve ball in this thead but do you guys think i would benefit from cam gears? Other wise, with type-s cams? Im debating on getting cam gears because i dont know if i would benefit from them.

 

If you get someone to put your car on a dyno and try tuning them I bet you could pick up a some power.....not an incredible amount but definitely something....

 

tuning came gears in is a pita... thats why i opt for oem cams gears OOPSS! haha


Modified by Mykizism at 2:16 PM 12/12/2006

 

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You can still dial in OEM cams with cam gears

 

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You can still dial in OEM cams with cam gears </TD></TR></TABLE>
cam gears! LOL OOPS

 

Golden Eagle Mfg. 4 bolt cam gears are working great for me. They look baller too! You can get them here ---&gt; camp1320.com

 

Would anyone recomend getting adj. cam gears with stock cams?