Web Cams Link and Questions, For 5SFE Options

[Celicav]

As you know, Dustin appears to have pioneered the install of this performance camshaft set for the 5SFE. And he has the dyno results to show that it is one of the most kick-ass N/A mods to date. I will probably do it, b/c I'm not so sure I want to hassle with a motor swap or turbo. Just doing this and supplementing with intake, exhaust, headers, and light tuning will probably make me happy.

It is interesting, b/c this part is in the Parts Database on this site, but how long has it been there? In other words, has this option been around for a while and I just did not notice it in the Parts Database (I did a search too)? Or did web cams just develop this for us?

Also, I want to clarify:

Do we actually have to send in our stock cams to Web Cam for them to modify them, or apply the "grind"?? I guess I was a little confused by Dustin's post, b/c he has the pics comparing the stock cams VS the web cams. I guess Dustin just happened to have an extra set of stock cams to compare the web cams with (meaning the two cams are from two different cars). Or, are we actually ordering a new set of performance 294 grind camshafts?? I guess if you have to send them into the company, you will have a down car and you have to know how to get them out.

Web Cams

Once you get on the site, click the "Automotive" link and then go to "Toyota" link. There are no branching links on the site, so that is why I explain.

Thanks for the help!

[hurley97]

I think it's been around for a while but nobody on this site had thought to get involved with the whole re-shimming of valves and all that crap.

WebCams is run by a bunch of women who really don't care about your time. I suggest if you are going to send them your cams, get delivery confirmation and call them as soon as you get word they've been delivered, otherwise they won't work on your cams for weeks.

On the home page on the left hand side toward the bottom are links to the order forms. There is a regular order form and a custom cam worksheet. Fill out the custom form if you want something other than the grinds listed.

This post has been edited by hurley97: Jan 19, 2008 - 6:54 AM

[Celicav]

I think it's been around for a while but nobody on this site had thought to get involved with the whole re-shimming of valves and all that crap.

WebCams is run by a bunch of women who really don't care about your time. I suggest if you are going to send them your cams, get delivery confirmation and call them as soon as you get word they've been delivered, otherwise they won't work on your cams for weeks.

On the home page on the left hand side toward the bottom are links to the order forms. There is a regular order form and a custom cam worksheet. Fill out the custom form if you want something other than the grinds listed.

lmao on the "bunch of women" running this WebCam business...they may not get the work done, but it's still arousing to think about a "bunch of women" working on a major engine component.

Anyhoo, back to business. So, I explored the "Order Form" on their web page, and to help everyone out and clear any confusion, this is what you have to fill in (with my dumba** questions):

RMA Number (the form says this is important to provide, but I researched the site high and low, and could not find anywhere, including the Toyota part section or anywhere else on the site, mentioning an "RMA Number" specifically. Help! Since Dustin already did this, I'm sure he can fill in the blank here

CUSTOMER INFO: Name, Address, City, State, etc (easy stuff)

Vehicle /Engine Info: Make, Model, Year (I guess I would specify TOYOTA 5SFE 2.2 in the "Model" section, and perhaps include "Celica GT")

Billing Info - There appears to be no fancy, quick system here. The payment methods are specifically: COD Cash, Payment Enclosed, Credit Card, and Call. Then it has this disclosure: "If paying by credit card, we can only ship to the billing address. Call for more info"
Dustin, how did you handle payment?

Items Ordered section

Qty: 1 (since the part desciption says "price per set" (but no price provided!), and you are sending in two cams, I would put "1")

Part #: There is nothing that specifically says "Part #" in the part of the website providing all the info for our cams. I would assume you just provide the "Grind Number" (294 for most of us) and the associated "Hard Weld" #, so that there is no confusion

Description: I plan to restate some of the info already provided, like the make, model, engine, and grind #

Let me know what you all think, ie getting this order form correct and what needs to be changed on it. I think the RMA is my biggest point of confusion. I guess I could just call these "bunch of women" lol

Also, some final nit picky questions for the engine pros. Are reshimming the valves and "doing the cam seals" (Manny quote from another post. I assume this means replace) something a mechanic should mess with (b/c it might require special tools or skill?)?? It sounds that way given Stephanie's tone about it. How much do you think that would cost if I had someone else do it? And for that matter, since I have never even opened up my valve cover before (sad but true, but will soon to paint it! since the Celica is no longer my daily driver, and I have a long commute), how much effort/cost do you think this whole installation/reinstallation project (with associated shimming and cam seals) would cost?? As you can tell, this is probably something I should not try to pull off myself lol, although I do understand the concept of this.

Thanks!!!

This post has been edited by Celicav: Jan 19, 2008 - 11:38 AM