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Hey everyone I need some help with a cam I just bought off of someone. I have the specs for the regrouped cam vs the crower specs and need to know if I got ripped off or not as I have no idea how to really read these. I need to know which stage it's closest to.


I hope I didn't just get screwed over...I also have springs and these weird small things that I have no idea what they are...


Yes i have springs they look so long lol

 
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It looks basically like a 1.5, halfway between stage 1 and 2. Looks like it came with valve springs and retainers.

If you were unsure, why bother buying it?

 
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Because honestly for $350 it's not bad. Thank you for figuring that out because I don't understand cam numbers. Should I install the springs and retainers? And should I run a tune or would it be safe to just slap it in there? Also I have no idea how to install one in the first place so gonna have to learn how that works. I know timing will most likely need redone, and I know there's a specific way it needs to go in but that's it. I might lower my engine from the bottom a bit so I can actually do the timing again easier. It's a b**** with it all the way in.

 
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the box says D16, you have a D17.

 
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Holy crap your right...I guess I have to buy that stuff again now unless it's super simaler?

 
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Also if the cam comes with new springs and retainers you should probably go ahead and put those on

 
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As above states the springs and retainers are for the D16 Y and Z engines. Do you or anyone know if these are compatible parts with the D17A?

 
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D16 cams have been put in D17 heads, but they require a ton of modification.

 
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Uts an official D17A2 cam so I'm not worried about thst. Just the springs and retainers are for the D16 Y and Z engines.

 
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Probably. Supertech makes springs and retainers and has both the D16 and D17 as compatible engines. I would assume other aftermarket would be the same.

 
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I would call crower and ask them just in case

 
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Stage 1 is the only one that don't need spring/retainers nor a tune. take the opportunity and ask them about what cam you have

 
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also, what do you mean by "regrouped cam"?

 
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Thank you for researching that for me!!!

 
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I tried and I left a voice mail and emailed them

 
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Yeah I do know that, thank you

 
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Reground stupid auto correct

 
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I see spring seats and valve stem seals.