What gear to run with cam

360duster said
their tech support sometimes is a pos.....i asked the same question, same answer. After discussing with other people i found these cams have a cast core.....easy to see. Then you´re ok with the stock cast iron gear. If it´s a billet core (shiny, machined surface everywhere) then you should use a special gear. Mine (xr286hr) is working flawlessly with the stock intermediate shaft.

Michael

My cam is a Bullet Special Order Billet. The manufacturer recommended a bronze gear which is a high wear item. I've been advised that bronze gears should be regularly checked for wear and changed at 10,000 mile intervals.

Crane Cams sells a composite, steel coated gear that is much more durable for street driven cars. I bought a bronze gear and shaft and also the Crane coated gear from Hugh's Engines. They removed the bronze gear and re-installed (pined) the Crane Gear to the shaft.

The Hugh's Engine Bronze Gear & Shaft......part number HUG 6204

Crane Cams Coated Gear.......part number CRN 69970-1