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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Hello so the valve covers were leaking. When I took them off I seen these bad looking cams. I was thinking of replacing them. Is there anywhere that sells aftermarket cams?
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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If you are not sure where I can get cams can you at lease point me in a place to get good aftermarket parts for my GS? She is my toy car and since i have her apart I want a few options of things to do to her.
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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What is wrong with the cams?
And what are you wanting out of aftermarket cams?
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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They look black but maybe it is normal. Engine has high miles. I'm just looking for some mods. My goal is to make my lexus faster than my cadi. Cadi is 400hp. Just figured since i had it oped open maybe do some internal mods. Just not sure where to shop
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Looks like a normal Penzoil motor to me.

Brian crower makes cams for the car and a couple of others but if you are not forced induction i would not waste your money..Ben
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 05:19 AM
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when i pulled my engine with 181k, my cams looked brand new. Thats because i used full synthetic Mobil 1 motor oil every time. Don't waste your money and time, your cams are fine. Use a can of motor flush and use synthetic for now on.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Like mentioned just cause there dark doesn't mean anything. The cams are fine. Your asking alot to match a 400hp caddy. You need to do full GE turbo build, or a full GTE swap and then also upgrade that once swapped in to match 400hp..

Here's the cams though:

http://thmotorsports.com/brian_crowe.../i-149037.aspx
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