Im looking for some input on the secret cams. what do you guys think. what kind of power does it add and is it worth it.

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i sure hope so, i've bought the set, it's on the way as we speak.

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Definitely worth it


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the cams cost nothing, its installing that hurts. shops here in Canada want around 400 to 580 to do the install . NOT including gaskets... and other parts. I noticed a great high end gain past 3500 rpm. MIxed with a full exaust, + the Lo mani and 56mm tb it was a HUGE difference.



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love them!!! get yourself a haynes or chiltons, the gaskets, and anything else you think you need i used the cam lube stuff, and the cams of course and do it

I didnt feel much.. same number at the track.... the only thing i felt was a weaker take off and a bit better top end (meaning 30 - 70) what the cams deduct from low rpm's it makes up in top end... but it comes out to be equal i think.. and our 2.4l's arnt known for good top end either , mine outshined alot of other 4 bangers off the line but that changed a bit now .

installing them is pretty simple if you have a jack, 2 jack stands, 10,13,15,18, 30mm sockets, pulley puller, 2ea. 3/8" aligning dowls, and about 4-5 hours. As far as gaskets go, you can reuse them, just make sure the engine is completely cold before you start the swap, and torque everything to spec with a torque wrench... and use loc-tite on the cam gear bolts.. pretty simple if you are willing to try it.


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heres a better question, has anyone compared these to a set of aftermarket cams???

^^ no, no one has ever done a dyno before/after, or compairing these cams to others with identical setups... couple of peeople have tried setuping up a "donataion" based dyno run, but no one wants to helps... so doubtful it will ever happen.


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The cams are almost identical to the JBP cams which dynoed 22 WHP or something.

My car has the cam swap, I am not a big fan, did not see a difference but that could be for a lot of reasons. I am having boost issues with my car so that could be it. As far as reliability they seem to be fine and a stock like idle.

Good luck with the install, it is time consuming just a lot of bolts, other than that it is okay install.



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well i think this is somthing i will be looking into after i get my ho mani on the car

those damn 10mm timing cover bolts are a bitch to do.


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ge_forcez22 wrote:those damn 10mm timing cover bolts are a bitch to do.

Indeed, but those three 17mm ones that connect that whole top motor mount assembly to the block are a pain to try and clear the body (with the motor still connected to the trans).


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"Youth in Asia"...I don't see anything wrong with that.

18mm... and yes they suck, lol, Gear wrenchs FTW


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engine outside of the car ftw.
supercharger installation, too.




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cams are well worth it...and while you have all that apart do ahead and put a new water pump on and a header if you havent already....makes life easier with everything all apart all ready.....and you could do it yourself not too hard just make sure to get a torque wrench and tighten everything down properly

thanks for the help ill make sure that i tell you'll how this went sometime during the summer when i do the rebuild

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Put 'em in, took 'em out 3 months later in favour of stock. Running a custom grind now which i'm 90000x happier with.

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