Really Dumb Cam Question

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Saw a CA16DE intake cam on eBay, and the specs are spot on the exhaust cam on the CA18DET. Any chance one could use 2 exhaust cams from the CA18DET on the CA18DET?

Just thinking out loud.


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I don't see why you couldn't. I was wondering the same thing. I know the dual cam KA guys do it, so why can't we

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rico05 wrote:Saw a CA16DE intake cam on eBay, and the specs are spot on the exhaust cam on the CA18DET. Any chance one could use 2 exhaust cams from the CA18DET on the CA18DET?

Just thinking out loud.
It's not a dumb question, but yes, it can be done. You may not want my opinion, but I'm going to give it to you anyway....It's not worth the effort or the money you're about to spend. The increase is minimal, but you are free to give it a swing.

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i did it because i got them for freeeeee!

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r34 gtr wrote:i did it because i got them for freeeeee!
Cheap phucker .

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dont we all know it!

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Oh, it would be a "Gee, I got cam for cheap!" kind of thing.

I just happened to notice those specs, and like I said, I'm totally thinking out loud kind of thing.
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Hmmm, I have an extra exhaust cam just sitting around doing nothing....

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Quick glance on Tomei's website, and the CA18DE and T have the same cam specs. This true? If so, I may have a cam for <$20.


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