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Re: [T3] New cam quality question


Hello-

> I just bought a new stock cam from So. Cal imports. The gear is riveted on
> and appears to be aluminum not steel. Is this cheap or less durable? If so
> should I use one that is solid steel? I don't want use any parts that will
> compromise the life of my engine.

All stock VW camgear sets used a steel crank gear and a light alloy cam
gear.  Many stock ones were actually magnesium... (and WILL die with high
performance items!)

Aluminum is fine.

Take care,
Shad Laws
LN Engineering - Aircooled Precision Performance
http://www.LNengineering.com


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