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Old 05-24-2025, 02:14 PM
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So I did a Google search on melonized gears vs billet steel camshafts. AI indicated that melonized hardened gears are compatible with some steel core cam gears, but not 5160 steel. So then searched to see what steel comp cams uses, and it says they use 5160 among others. Guess I’ll have to send Comp Cams my cam card and ask what steel was used.
Go for it if you like doing research. If not, put on a BOP gear and forget about it.

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Go for it if you like doing research. If not, put on a BOP gear and forget about it.
I have the BOP gear in the shelf

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