Comp Cams

[Alan Roehrich]

I received a private message regarding Comp Cams, Tim Cole, and the big block Chevy rocker arms for Stock Eliminator. Tim actually had the 1/2" stud big block Chevy rocker arms made because I told him we were going to modify the Comp Cams rockers, and have studs and poly locks made for them. He told me to wait, and he was able to push through the changes for us.



First, Time Cole retired from Comp Cams around 2018. Chris Padgitt left Comp Cams, went to Crane Cams, and then to Bullet. The person who "replaced" Tim Cole at Comp Cams is Dave McCarver.


Second, the stud and poly locks for the Comp Cams stainless pro series big block Chevy rocker arms for Stock were made by ARP. I am not sure if ARP will sell them separately.


Third, three years or so ago (sorry, cancer treatment killed some of my memory) I asked my friend at Comp Cams, Bily Godbold, to inquire about having ARP make a new stud for those rocker arms at was at least 0.187" longer on both ends. He agreed the change was necessary. Unfortunately, I do not think the change was ever made.

[Terry Cain]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

I received a private message regarding Comp Cams, Tim Cole, and the big block Chevy rocker arms for Stock Eliminator. Tim actually had the 1/2" stud big block Chevy rocker arms made because I told him we were going to modify the Comp Cams rockers, and have studs and poly locks made for them. He told me to wait, and he was able to push through the changes for us.



First, Time Cole retired from Comp Cams around 2018. Chris Padgitt left Comp Cams, went to Crane Cams, and then to Bullet. The person who "replaced" Tim Cole at Comp Cams is Dave McCarver.


Second, the stud and poly locks for the Comp Cams stainless pro series big block Chevy rocker arms for Stock were made by ARP. I am not sure if ARP will sell them separately.


Third, three years or so ago (sorry, cancer treatment killed some of my memory) I asked my friend at Comp Cams, Bily Godbold, to inquire about having ARP make a new stud for those rocker arms at was at least 0.187" longer on both ends. He agreed the change was necessary. Unfortunately, I do not think the change was ever made.

Spoke with ARP this morning. They told me the studs are a special made stud for Comp Cam and they can not or will not sell to an individual.
Called Comp, they said they will not "break up" a kit to sell juct studs and poly locks. Thought to myself "what if I need one or two, does that mean I have to buy whole kit" Sure looks like Comp and ARP both are not racer friendly.

[BillyCarroll]

Originally Posted by Terry Cain

Spoke with ARP this morning. They told me the studs are a special made stud for Comp Cam and they can not or will not sell to an individual.
Called Comp, they said they will not "break up" a kit to sell juct studs and poly locks. Thought to myself "what if I need one or two, does that mean I have to buy whole kit" Sure looks like Comp and ARP both are not racer friendly.

Alan, I'm not on the tech side so I can't answer the question as to the additional length on each end without some more information, but I did see Terry's reply and questioned a contact in the engine builder room and was given two part numbers. I'm not sure if these are what Terry is looking for.

Stud - # 4543-1
https://www.compcams.com/hi-tech-roc...hread-cpg.html

Poly Lock - # 4657-1
https://www.compcams.com/hi-tech-pol...ingle-cpg.html

[Terry Cain]

Originally Posted by BillyCarroll

Alan, I'm not on the tech side so I can't answer the question as to the additional length on each end without some more information, but I did see Terry's reply and questioned a contact in the engine builder room and was given two part numbers. I'm not sure if these are what Terry is looking for.

Stud - # 4543-1
https://www.compcams.com/hi-tech-roc...hread-cpg.html

Poly Lock - # 4657-1
https://www.compcams.com/hi-tech-pol...ingle-cpg.html

Thanks. Sure looks to me as if studs and poly locks are available separately. I think the sales team could use some more training.

[Keith 944]

Guys, please don’t bash comp cams and especially Billy Carroll. This man has done nothing but go out of his way to get people paid on Contingency and to find parts like he just did
thanks Billy, and comp cams for all you do! you have been more than great to me, and I will continue to spend my money with you!

[BillyCarroll]

Originally Posted by Keith 944

Guys, please don’t bash comp cams and especially Billy Carroll. This man has done nothing but go out of his way to get people paid on Contingency and to find parts like he just did
thanks Billy, and comp cams for all you do! you have been more than great to me, and I will continue to spend my money with you!

Thank you for the kind words, Keith. I greatly appreciate it along with your support. I try to help anyway I can. That being said, Terry has a point that needs to be addressed. I have the luxury of walking to the key guys in any department for help. Unfortunately, guys calling in might get a guy that is answering a question correctly (not breaking up a kit), but not tenured enough to know that there might be a work around, in this case the individual part number (stud and poly lock) to get the customer what he is looking for.

Regardless, we can do better. I will bring this example and scenario to the tech line manager so that it can be discussed and hopefully prevent it from happening in the future.

[Rick J]

That's where the industry has been going in recent years.....

Step 1. "Firm" full of know nothings buys up aftermarket parts company(s).
Step 2. Purge personnel that have experience and knowledge.
Step 3. Bring in the used car sales types to make videos speaking on subjects they have no experiance with or hands on knowledge about.
Step 4. Lose customers/revenue
Step 5. Sell off failing company(s)
Step.6. New owner(s) issue press release calling their new venture a win/win..... blah, blah, blah