2.3 Ranger roller cam

[XxMustang281xX]

hey i just sold my cam still attached to the head from my 2.3 Ranger to someone for his 86 SVO 2.3...its a roller cam, thats what he wanted. he didnt pay me yet so how much should i ask him for it?

 

[Import_killr]

Im interested in this cam if the deal falls through...i justam curious as to what they go for...iheard the cams go for like $40

 

[sleeper_inc]

I would say depending on the miles on it, $15 - $60, but it all depends on the rarity of that item where you live and its condition

 

[XxMustang281xX]

well i sold it to a fellow member...yeahloh95 (troy)...im just askin him 50 for it then.

 

[Anlushac11]

$50 is reasonable.

The cam is not so much a big performance boost as the gain from reducing friction. Now go buy a good turbo roller cam and your in business. And get a multi keyway cam sprocket.

 

[kevinspann]

Arent the cam followers needed also?

 

[sleeper_inc]

Yes they are needed as well

 

[XxMustang281xX]

he got the whole head with the cam still attached with everything with it. heads cracked, though

 

[hellion79]

he got the whole head with the cam still attached with everything with it. heads cracked, though

Yah, he got a good deal if its for $50

 

[ethangsmith]

I've never been able to figure out, is the roller camshaft itself a hotter cam (what are the specs compared to the slider cam?) or are the power gains from lessening the resistance of the valvetrain?

 

[Stinger]

There are no power gains...it's just a "stock replacement" roller cam that is more reliable than the slider. If there is a gain to be had, it's because the old slider was worn out. The roller actually has a bit less aggressive specs than the stock turbo cam.