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Originally Posted by kgkern01  Well I figured that I would be in for about a grand total, especially considering about $350 for a custom cam, but I do want to keep the costs as low as possible while still having a somewhat reliable engine. I know after a cam swap a lot of people spin bearings, and I was wanting mainly to prevent that from happening, so would the high pressure oil pump spring, in new 10%HV Melling pump and Canton RR pan (which I already have both) along with new cam bearings and RPM under 6500 be enough to prevent spinning bearings after a cam, or would I have to replace main and rod bearings too to prevent that? |
Assuming that the donor engine has good oil pressure to begin with, it should be ok. I think you'll find that the bearings get spun due to the increased rpm capability of the new cam, not because it was just changed. People put the new cam in, then spin the shit out of an engine known for spitting rod bearings at high rpm. That's not the cam's fault, that's a problem with the interface between the drivers seat and the steering wheel.