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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by electra
I have had a G5X3 112 LSA cam on my car for > 50K miles; Comp 921 springs etc... without a single problem what soever and I run it hard for over 100 miles every day. I would say you have encountered inferior material. Next time; go with LG Motorsports products. Lou runs what he sells. Good Luck!

Thanks, your response is very encouraging. I have made several purchases from LGM, they will be my primary supplier of parts and advice for my engine build up.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by cbx1047cc
What did Futral do for the people who had problems?
swapped out the parts, this information is from the ls1tech thread, very limited number of affected cams
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