GM Cams
 

Is the original GM "143" solid lift camshaft still available?

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Yep...CLICK HERE

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I'm talking "GM" and not aftermarket.

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You'll probably find that one of the aftermaket cam companies such as Crane is supplying GM. GM prices are pretty steep as well.

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That IS a GM cam...same part number, same everything, and you will get the same thing from either Crane or GM. Crane makes the cam/lifter kits for GM, and they are one in the same. You can buy just the cam, or the cam/lifter combo...I didn't think it was too pricey, either, as opted for the cam/lifters, which ran me about $130. In fact, it's setting out my SS as I type this!

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I have always found GM is cheaper than Crane. Same thing.
Peter

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I take it that GM doesn't make their own cams anymore.

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Nope.

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I quess if they make it to the exact original specs there's no difference.

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Well, if I had to guess, there WILL be a difference, as the new GM/Crane is probably a lot closer to specs than the originals were! I haven't found a cam doctor (yet!) to check my new cam, but I think Jim Lerum had a friend run an original cam on a cam doctor, and the specs were all over the place. He was surprised, as was I.