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chezcapri - 1/4/14 at 01:19 AM

hi all, im new on here and iv been using the site for info for a while so decided to register. I must admit im not building a kit car. infact Im building a capri drifter with a zetec lump. I think ill fit right in though as I try my hardest to spend as little as possible, if it can be made. it will be.
anyways iv been trauling through google trying my hardest to find out if American cams will fit in my blacktop engine. kent cams and the like are nearly double the price of the US counterparts. everything iv read leads me to believe that theyre the same but its just too risky without knowing for sure. so does anyone here know for definite or infact bought some themselves?
any info on this appreciated, cheers, CHEZ


Paul Turner - 1/4/14 at 07:27 AM

Parts are normally cheap for a reason.

Cams made to fit American spec engines could be slightly different.

Have you factored in carriage and any tax/import duty payable.

Kent and Piper are proven in this country.

Over the years I have bought Kent cams for 4 x-flow builds and a Zetec. Never had a problem.


mcerd1 - 1/4/14 at 08:26 AM

newman's cams are worth a look too

http://www.newman-cams.com/

[Edited on 1/4/2014 by mcerd1]