Hmm, that sounds like a price I would have paid 10-15 years ago. I, for one, have never heard of Speedmaster. Maybe I don't get out enough, LOL! You have some good stuff in what you have now, I'd stick (yes a PUN) with a well known vendor....Oh, and stay roller.

 

I, for one, have never heard of Speedmaster.

Same company as Procomp. Seems the Procomp name got so bad an reputation they rebranded. I wouldn't dare buying a cam from them, unless some experienced engine builder said those cams were okay.

 

A couple of reasons why I like the Ford Racing "Letter Cams" (as well as the other factory roller cams) is that they're a) a Ford product and b) a billet steel blank and not ductile iron.

 

speedmaster (procomp) is hit or miss. some people run their parts and have great luck, others not so much. i don't know if i'd chance it.

 

The "Links" will work with a full base cam. I'm running one in my 5 bolt. How early is this?

 

So, is the Speedmaster a quality piece?

No

Speedmaster = ProComp Electronics = AT Racing World

ProComp has a long history of ripping off other's work, copying it and rebranding it as their own. They were sued by MSD for making near copies of the venerable 6-series ignition box.

They are using the Speedmaster name to hide their history, but aren't being very smart about it.

A recent debacle is where they stated they had hired the former head of engineering from Edelbrock.

Speedmaster is proud to announce the addition of Fredrick (Rick) Roberts PhD as North American Director of Engineering. Rick is well known for serving 28 years as Edelbrock's Director of Engineering and played an integral part in the development of their EFI, Cylinder head and Intake Manifold programs.

Rick Roberts PhD, former Director of Engineering at Edelbrock, Joins the Speedmaster Team as North American Director of Engineering.

www.speedmaster79.com

Rick then clarified that he was simply consulting for Speedmaster

Recent announcements by Speedmaster lead one to believe I am a new hire with a lofty position. That is not at all the case! I continue to do business as Roberts Automotive Consultants (RAC) and would be happy to address any engineering needs you have. Speedmaster has been a client of RAC and nothing more. I did not ask for a title but rather simply to provide engineering services as I do with all my clients. RAC specializes in casting design with emphasis on heads and manifolds.

Recent announcements by Speedmaster lead one to believe I am a new hire with a lofty position. That is not at all the case! I continue to do business as Roberts Automotive Consultants (RAC) and would… | Fredrick Roberts

Recent announcements by Speedmaster lead one to believe I am a new hire with a lofty position. That is not at all the case! I continue to do business as Roberts Automotive Consultants (RAC) and would be happy to address any engineering needs you have. Speedmaster has been a client of RAC and...

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He then scuttled his relationship with them, due to them lying about his position.

I regret to announce that Speedmaster is no longer a client of Roberts Automotive Consultants. RAC's mission is to develop great parts that people buy because they perform well. Speedmaster's immediate goal, I believe, is to elevate their brand. I am certain I could have provided much needed guidance to improve their products. The potential was there but I am uncomfortable with the way they have characterized our arrangement. It is not at all what my written agreement with them proposed. I can no longer trust how they might choose to use me in the future so a clean break, I think, is best.

I regret to announce that Speedmaster is no longer a client of Roberts Automotive Consultants. RAC's mission is to develop great parts that people buy because they perform well. Speedmaster's… | Fredrick Roberts

I regret to announce that Speedmaster is no longer a client of Roberts Automotive Consultants. RAC's mission is to develop great parts that people buy because they perform well. Speedmaster's immediate goal, I believe, is to elevate their brand. I am certain I could have provided much needed...

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You decide if you want to do business with a company that rips off other's IP and lies about their employees. I know that I sure won't.


Back to the cam question, I would talk to Bullet Racing or FlowTech Induction about a cam to suit your build. It'll cost you the same as any other roller cam, but will be tailored to your needs and usage profile.

Bullet Cams

Bullet Cams specializes in camshafts and valve train components for serious racers

www.bulletcams.com

FlowTech Induction Systems

Automotive Performance

www.flowtechinduction.com

 

They were sued by MSD for making near copies of the venerable 6-series ignition box.

Well, they LOOKED like a 6AL, from the outside. If you removed the cover it had a GM module "glued" inside.

 

You get what you pay for...nuff said.

 

Mahalo for all the replies. Still not sure which cam I'm going to buy, but it will not be Speedmaster.

 

What a Rip!