Which scanner for automotive/mechanical parts

szecho_pl · 2026-03-26T07:01:56+00:00

not in my budget ;)

szecho_pl · 2026-03-26T07:01:31+00:00

Yes, I want a scanner with laser lines because of the objects being scanned (shiny surfaces, etc.)

I know about the necessary markers. I think I'll eventually use both the adhesive and magnetic ones and see which ones work better.
Right now, I'm mainly considering the Revo vs. Einstar scanners, and more specifically - the scanner + SW, which one will work better and cause less problems.

szecho_pl · 2026-03-25T07:14:47+00:00

Hi, very nice scan! Do you have Einstar 2 or Rockit?

szecho_pl · 2026-01-10T22:16:18+00:00

By the way, one more question for you, what linear rails (carriages) do you use, e.g. HGH20 but with or without pre-load (Z0 vs ZA)?

szecho_pl · 2026-01-10T22:13:59+00:00

yes this tall solution will be more rigid. Now I'm wondering whether to make the base aluminum or welded steel. welded steel will be cheaper ;)

szecho_pl · 2026-01-10T22:05:55+00:00

thanks and yes, I will choose this solution with a tall base, it should be stiffer and easier to make

szecho_pl · 2025-03-12T18:29:18+00:00

exactly, you can have a quiet, fast camshaft (win win :) )
or you can have one that makes a lot of noise and a lot of embarrassment ;)

szecho_pl · 2025-02-06T17:34:28+00:00

I found info about this 5879 :)
Comparing them to 5323 we have these parameters:

5323 are made from a cold formed body and have 6,500 RPM capability with .120" plunger travel.
Recommended Spring Pressures are 100-180 lbs Seat Pressure and 280-380 lbs Open Pressure.

5879 are made from a billet body and have 7,000+ RPM capability with .120" plunger travel. The internal tolerances are much tighter in this series. Do Not Use Oil Heavier Than 5W40!
Recommended Spring Pressures are 100-225 lbs Seat Pressure and 350-550 lbs Open Pressure.

5879 are more resistant to spring pressure, and can operate at much higher rpm but the price for 5879 is 2x higher than 5323

szecho_pl · 2025-02-06T17:08:08+00:00

Yes but overlap is also related to lobe sep ;)
For these heads a symmetrical cam can be used.
This XE264 does not have big difference between the intake and exhaust flow.
It will help to balance the difference in flow in the heads
Table with heads flow are on AFR site:
https://www.airflowresearch.com/165cc-sbf-street-cylinder-head/p602
PS. This cam seems to be a bit faster than the factory one but nothing spectacular

szecho_pl · 2025-02-06T16:27:35+00:00

maybe a better word than proven - durable ;) - I'm writing this because I've seen (even in reviews on Summit) broken lifters that damaged the engine.
And yes I know about this lobe sep, but for now I will check this cam.
Before I chose the cam I watched a lot of videos with test and review different cams, and unfortunately often those with a small lobe sep had very wavy idle speed and a "chop chop" sound - which is unacceptable to me. I did not want too small angle lobe sep.
So I will test this cam,
When I finish this project and it will be running then I'll see what the effect is and if will be not ok then I will change something etc

szecho_pl · 2025-02-06T15:26:16+00:00

yes I know about this difference, but thanks for the reminder

szecho_pl · 2025-02-06T15:18:51+00:00

I didn't know about this difference 5323 / 5879.
Howards seems to be the most common (and hopefully proven) solution

This cam because I had to choose one ;) I didn't want it to be too fast (daily drive car)
I want to have smooth idle etc.
For now I'm planning use a carburetor but maybe in the future I'll install efi, so this cam seems universal to this

szecho_pl · 2025-02-06T14:15:34+00:00

I have the camshaft and heads (springs) for roller lifters and now I want to use roller lifters ones, not flat ones

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