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06 Rebuild - Cam question

Old May 24, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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Been lurking a while but haven't posted but here goes....

Truck is an 06 2500 Megacab 4wd with a 6 spd. Has 138K miles on it - all stock, but has aftermarket 4" turbo back exhaust.

The other day I lost a valve seat, broke a valve. Damaged the others in #5 hole.

Talking to engine builder, he said since truck is stock, he has no problem rebuilding with a stock cam, but does offer Hamilton or Colt Big Stick if I am interested.

I know nothing of either of the aftermarket cams. One better than the other? Lift and duration are close on both.

Again, truck is daily driver, do tow a good bit, usually 10K or less. Only upgrade will probably be a Smarty Jr, but that is it.

Engine will be built with QSB480 pistons, so I know I will have to change injector tips.

Any pros or cons to the aftermarket cams?

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Old May 24, 2014 | 06:50 PM
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Those to guys worked together, then went there own ways.
Make sure if you go with colt you are not buying a regrind cam.
Hamilton will be new. colt could be a used regrind. make sure
you know what you are getting.
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 06:25 AM
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Thank you.
 
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