Why are Summit cams so cheap?

I think you would be surprised to find out how many actually do their own design now days. And surprised how many cores that all the aftermarket companies use come from the same place.

Most cams are likely "designed" and built outside US at probably a single large supplier. Designed is used loosely here, they most likely do reverse engineering with an Adcole.

The markup has always been REALLY high on aftermarket parts. Summit just doesn't have the brand value so they have to compete on price.


Would really like an honest discussion about core sources and true quality for stuff like Cams, Springs, Cranks, Heads, etc.

I can tell you, you wouldn't be happy with what was said.


FYI, I used to truely design and build cams for NHRA, NASCAR, Comp, Edelbrock, GM, Harley, Hummer, you name it we built it.

Epc rip

Looks like our thread died and no body fessed up to manfacturing outside the US or being the "uber" supplier for all the "big name" performance companies.

too bad.

EPC rest in peace.