love4boost's 2000 BMW

[kdubs]

@jdaniels

I full agree with you on that, but the original argument was comparative parts cost. My motor HAS an LS6 pump and LS2 chain, the motor had high mileage and pre '01 LS1’s were more prone to oil pump failure. I do understand what you are saying about the parts, too. There are plenty of people that will sell a similar cam and for similar prices and you will do just as good (and in some cases, better). I really don’t know of ANY shops that cut their own cams, they just order them from Comp to their specs (this includes TR and TSP).

this is very true about the pre '01… however the ones put in heavier and awd platforms also deal with oil pump failure… and burn oil faster.

I am happy you see what I am saying about the parts and cam grinds. Just because a shop is well known does not always meen they are the best.

Yes most shops do use comp and a few other grinders to do their cam for them but it is all about the specs of the grind and how it interfaces with your setup. Some shops are better and pushing the boundaries and thinking outside the box when specking their custom cams were other more well known shops are more prone to keep a custom cam similar to their shelf cams…