Dougherty Cams ??

smakuch · 12-08-2009, 07:05 AM

Does anyone have any experience with Dougherty Cam Regrinds? I'm thinking of a 964 grind for the SC when I redo the top end this winter.

steve
83SC

peppy · 12-08-2009, 07:30 AM

I used him to do my cams....964 on my 1988. Have not put them in, but I had them in a couple of weeks.

tom1394racing · 12-08-2009, 07:40 AM

John is very reliable and has a great reputation on this board.

smakuch · 12-08-2009, 08:01 AM

thanks guys...........what did they cost??

sm

kenikh · 12-08-2009, 08:20 AM

I only buy cams from John - I have had 3 new sets and 3 regrinds. All perfect. New cams are about $700, give or take if you need auxiliary drive (MFI/Power steering/oil scavenge).

petevb · 12-08-2009, 08:45 AM

FYI, if you do a search on this board you'll see that there was a period where he wasn't able to be as responsive as I'm sure he wished he could. That seems in the past, however.

I was personally extremely pleased with his work and I will use him again.

Jeff Alton · 02:32 PM

I use only his cams, and have used many sets. Very pleased.

Plus, there is a pic of a really cool viper green 911 on the track on the site!

Cheers

sjf911 · sjf911's Garage

I had my SC cams reground to 964 specs by John. Very reasonable, timely, and a wealth of information during my top-end redo. Had the valve covers off earlier this month and inspected the cams which looked brand new so they are holding up well after 3 years.

SCrescue · SCrescue's Garage

John reground my SC cams to DC-19 profile (964 with additional lift). I also had him resurface and rebush rockers and shafts (you'll need to do this). Total cost was approx $700 shipped, if I remember correctly. Parts are all functioning well with no issues. Quality and service provided was excellent...

smakuch · 12-08-2009, 10:18 AM

Thanks again All......Sounds like a winner!!!

Steve

dtw · 12-08-2009, 10:32 AM

John reground a set of cams for me and consulted on some pretty fine points about the specifics of my engine. My cams were turned around in something like a week. He always answered the phone when I called.

The cams? Well, I just got home from the shop in fact, where the injection was being fine-tuned after the cam swap. I'm happy with the profile. More linear throttle response, higher top end, more well-mannered than my last cams.

jbell959 · 12-08-2009, 05:53 PM

+1 ... John does excellent work

Jeff Jagusch · 12-10-2009, 04:25 PM

I would call Dimitri Elgin,

He does outstanding work, he may tell you the story of John.

Jeff

Jeff Alton · 12-10-2009, 04:46 PM

or maybe he won't........

88-diamondblue · 12-10-2009, 05:12 PM

+1 on John. He did my cams, re-bushed the rockers and polished the rockers shafts. Superb workmanship. He helped me solve a problem (rookie mistake) Highly recommended and will go back when I need work done.

tobluforu · tobluforu's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Jagusch

I would call Dimitri Elgin,

He does outstanding work, he may tell you the story of John.

Jeff

I heard that story.

BURN-BROS · 12-11-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Jagusch

I would call Dimitri Elgin,

He does outstanding work, he may tell you the story of John.

Jeff

Completely inappropriate. I would consider the source if John left on less than good terms....plus it's none of our business.

camgrinder · 12-11-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Jagusch

I would call Dimitri Elgin,

He does outstanding work, he may tell you the story of John.

Jeff

Short version of the story. Worked there for 13 years, 10 years as the manager. Was told I would be able to buy the business. After 4 years of trying to come to terms on the sale, I decided to go out on my own. Nothing sinister or illegal.

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

Another recommendation for John - knowledgeable, helpful, good service, makes helpful recommendations, Great cams.

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

there's a link on this thread regarding John's work -

3.0 dyno day - a pleasant surprise

FWIW, what I really appreciated was that he LISTENED to what I wanted and then built me the cams for my application. too many vendors of all sorts will sell you what THEY think you need/want/should have. I didn't and still don't know anything about cams, I just told John I wanted an engine that pulled like a truck and I was willing to give up peak HP for a fat and flat torque curve. check out the above link to see what I got.

ps. I'm now talking to him about some cams for my 3.2 stroker MFI engine.