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]

the RMA# is just the grind number. anything else you aren't sure of call and ask them, or just don't fill the the things you don't know. If I were you I'd also fill out the custom cam worksheet just to provide some additional info about your car and what you plan to do with it.

I don't mind that they are a bunch of girls (being a girl myself) but they are kind of bitchy and hard to work with. I had to argue a lot to get the price I got. and if you circle the option to call for payment info they will just put your cams aside and not touch them until you call.

my experience with them was this: I sent them my cams and they received them about a week later. Then two weeks later, after not having heard from them, I called to ask about the progress. They said they haven't started them yet and will do them "this week". I told them I needed them by Weds the following week and they said no problem. I called back Mon to make sure they had shipped them and they said "I don't think we'll be able to get them to you by Wed unless we overnight them and that additional". I said fine, whatever, call me before you ship them. Ok. They called to get payment and said the total would be $710 with the overnight shipping. I argued about my whole bad experience with it all and they brought it down to about $635. I got my cams Wed and a bill for $516.72.

the whole re-shimming of the valves is just a pain in the ass. and I would not attempt to do it if I "have never taken my valve cover off". I did it with a Toyota technician from work and we spent close to 3 hours a day for 2 days doing it. first you have to measure the valve clearance and do a bunch of math to figure out what size shims you need and where, then you have to order shims, then you have to install them, recheck the clearances, probably need to order more shims or switch some shims/cups to make it all work. you have to take the cams out and put them back in (lining up the gear marks and all) 15 times. it gets pretty frustrating. and shims are not as cheap as you would think, my cost was like $6.22 list is $8.29 each shim and you'll probably need like 10 of them. the cam seal is the least of your worries, you put a little grease on it and just bang it into place.