yo wut will one of the stage 3 camshafts cost me??? for a 3E-E engine??

 

price

$295 total including shipping, for stage 1, 2 or 3.

Normally we ask for a core charge if you cannot send us your old camshaft, but I will waive the $45 core fee and standard shipping charge.

www.redalertspokane.com

 

so, these are re-grinds? i was reading the page...strangely, i have been getting stage 1-3 cam grinds for the 3E since 1992. the page is a bit misleading. and yes, i am using the TRD, Japan cam profiles for reference. also, i am getting my camshafts for about 1/3 of the cost. i'd like to give one of these a try (depending on the grind) but i don't think i will pay X3 for one.

 

IS it possible to use the stage 3 cam wit ha turbo setup? Is there any major benefits?

ToyotaTeckGeek - could you please drop me an email

 

How much for stage 1 for the 3e?

 

http://www.redalertspokane.com/Online_Store.cfm is the page with all their info, each camshaft is the same price.

 

i wish i would get an answer...

sounds kinda spammish.

 

The Stage 3 Tercel camshaft is not good for Turbo use. We also do not have a specialized turbo camshaft yet. Luckily, the stock Tercel cam profile is extremely modest and it is well suited for turbo charging. The long stroke of the 3E-E engine also makes it very suitable for turbo charging.

The camshafts that we sell are indeed custom grinds. You will not find them anywhere else. I spent about 6 months determining the proper profile for our Stage 2. I've been testing it in my own car for several months. Our Stage 2 camshaft hasn't had, or caused a single problem as of 10,000 miles. The Stage 1 is the same camshaft with slightly less lift. The Stage 3 camshaft is the same camshaft with more duration. *It is not recommended for any car using the stock fuel injection.

The Stage 2 that we sell is actually bigger than a standard stage 2. It is unlike any other Stage 2 I've heard of. It has the most valve lift that you can put into it, but not too much duration. The cam performs miracles at lower RPM's. From 2500rpm's onward, the car is pulling hard and has no flat spots. You can literally lug the car at 1500rpm's and it pulls away smoothly from the stoplights. But make no mistake, this camshaft flat out screams. My Tercel can snap the rev limiter without any warning whatsoever. The engine is still accelerating when it hits the REV limiter.

Part of the reason that I have so much lower end performance is due to my custom headwork. I personally redesigned my 12 valve head by filling in some of the ports with high temperature filler material. Instead of increasing the size of my intake ports, I changed their profile to increase the air velocity. I didn't want to hurt driveability. I also cleaned up the combustion chamber and removed all the extra flashing around the valves. I had to port match the intake and the exhaust manifold as they were manufactured terribly. The 3E-E cylinder head really needs some help, but it does pay off. I was considering a swap to a 5EFE earlier, but now you couldn't pay me enough to get rid of my 3E-E. The power and extreme driveability is highly addicting.

I don't mind answering questions so feel free to write at Ritalie_Racing@hotmail.com

Our camshafts come ready to use, and they do not require any break in period. They will last the life of your car and they will not go flat unless you run out of oil. Our Stage 2 camshaft is highly recommended, it is the biggest camshaft you can use in conjunction with stock Tercel fuel injection. You may be able to find someone else that sells a 3E-E camshaft, but they don't know what they are selling. With our (Stage 2) camshaft you can rest assured, it works excellently, we designed it. If you purchase one of our camshafts we will offer all of the technical advice that we can. We respond to all of our email.


www.redalertspokane.com

Checkout the online store.

 

again, no address to my question regarding a new billet shaft or re-grind or hard-weld. i think any camshaft will flat spot after oil failure...usually due to the bottom-end locking-up...duh

 

just wondering.... wouldnt this be considered advertisin?

 

yeah, like i said, KINDA spammy!:ugh3:


ummm, hullo...

MODERATORS!!!

 

so, these are re-grinds? i was reading the page...strangely, i have been getting stage 1-3 cam grinds for the 3E since 1992. the page is a bit misleading. and yes, i am using the TRD, Japan cam profiles for reference. also, i am getting my camshafts for about 1/3 of the cost. i'd like to give one of these a try (depending on the grind) but i don't think i will pay X3 for one.

I can see your point since ELprototypes was selling regrinded 3E-E cams for $150 w/o a core and if one did alot of shopping around to really beef up a 3E-E, you could run into someone who does regrinds for a reasonable price. Despite the gains on a 3E-E due to the amounts of money that would be poured into it as opposed to a swap, I still take a hat off to muble for putting it out there for people who want to keep the 3E-E and try to build it up...I hope you get the info your looking for.

 

The camshafts we have for sale are regrinds yes, not billet or hard weld. And no, camshafts don't fail because the bottom end locks up. An engine that is mistreated and that has poor lubrication can continue to run while ruining the camshaft. When an engine locks up, it is shot, sometimes there are no useable parts inside the entire engine. Most engines snap connecting rods off and shoot them through the block just before locking up. At this point I doubt anyone would even bother trying to save their camshaft.

Anyway I am an advocate to the 3E-E engine. I think people should stop before doing a swap and consider rebuilding their 3E-E engine. Personally I've considered swaps before, but the amount of power I've been able to get out of a 3E-E is basically amazing.

Like I said before, I am here to answer questions. My knowledge is free, I don't think thats being classified as spamming? Sorry if it is.

 

And no, camshafts don't fail because the bottom end locks up. An engine that is mistreated and that has poor lubrication can continue to run while ruining the camshaft. When an engine locks up, it is shot, sometimes there are no useable parts inside the entire engine. Most engines snap connecting rods off and shoot them through the block just before locking up. At this point I doubt anyone would even bother trying to save their camshaft.

i have a camshaft that would say otherwise.

i also am a HUGE advocate of the 3E. i rejected TRD USA's plans for a 4EFT-E swap back in 1992. i build the snot out of my 3E's as well. i have done things with them that not many people have chosen to do: engine and chassis/suspension.

it's sort of considered spam due to 'talking-up' your business on a messageboard that relies on corporate sponsorship...become an official vendor! no, i'm not a moderator or anything like that.

 

this post was from a little while ago, just wanted to bring it back into the main stream of posts....