I'd be tempted to piece it out. Most of the time, my old cam was fine, and I hate to change one unless I change out the rockers, too, like new lifters on a new cam in a small block chebby. Most of the time, when the cam is bad, it's the bearings, which means you need a new head or some serious repair work on yours.

ACL pistons are not much more expensive than some noname brand. You want quality rings, moly or chrome. I always liked trimetal bearings, but the new aluminum bearings are now better. I like known names here, too, Vandervell or Sealed Power or the like. I like the FelPro 2.6 turbo gasket set for good parts and relative economy. Buy a set of single use locking exh mani nuts from the dealer.


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