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#1
04-25-2020, 10:09 PM
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Anything negative about Summit Cam and lifter kits?
I need a new cam and am thinking about Summit's own cam and lifter kit. This will be used going to shows mainly. 1966 LeMans 326 HO 4 speed 2 1/2" pipes.
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#2
04-25-2020, 10:15 PM
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I have used them a few times with no issue.All have been 2801.Tom
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04-26-2020, 03:40 AM
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Same here. No issues and great price.
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04-26-2020, 08:03 AM
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I bought a budget one for my trail beater 304 CJ5 as the orig cam went flat several years ago, still doing fine.
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#5
04-26-2020, 08:22 AM
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it's probably a good idea to buy better lifters. i've had one go bad, cam showed little wear, lifter was toast. Buy American.
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#6
04-26-2020, 09:43 AM
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I have a 2801 in the 400 in the 81. Degreed right on the button. Has the sound and power of a 068.
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#7
04-26-2020, 10:11 AM
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2801 here as well but run the Melling JB951 lifters as they have the cast iron faces or maybe I am incorrect as Truman Fields calls them "iron chilled?"
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#8
04-26-2020, 10:17 AM
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I just put one in a BBC, haven't done anything but break it in, but so far seems fine.
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#9
04-26-2020, 11:22 AM
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I've used 15 - 20 of both the 2801 and 2802 cams and lifters. Never had a problem.
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#10
04-26-2020, 05:23 PM
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I've got a 2801 cam/lifter set in my 400. No problems at all.
I know it's been mentioned Summit's parts suppliers can change over time. I bought and installed the cam about 7 years ago. Not sure if they're still using the same specific suppliers for these sets today? |
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#11
04-26-2020, 09:11 PM
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