Holy Cams Batman! Crane Cams Closes Doors.

Post by **Canada** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:57 pm

http://www.competitionplus.com/index.ph ... 8&Itemid=6

I can't believe after all these years they just up and closed down. More parts no off the market for our little Neons.

And more reason for people to try and claim them as "rare" now to get more money for sales

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:59 pm

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:00 pm

Uh oh...

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:25 pm

FUCK. I NEED TO BUY A SET OF 18'S TOO SHIT!!!!

CRANE 004 CAM FOR SALE, $500.

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:26 pm

damn dat sucks, less parts for our neon

bombtrack07 · Post by **bombtrack07** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:32 pm

DAMMIT that blows!

rOniN · Post by **rOniN** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:44 pm

wow...didn't think that would happen. They were very good too!

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:42 am

Damn!!!! I just bought my 14s too.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:44 am

So I suppose when I upgrade my cam it'll be a used one then.

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:06 am

what other options are left?

fixitmattman · Post by **fixitmattman** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:49 pm

Gude lists a sohc cam or two still.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:53 pm

You can use a Comp Cams cam. Comp is a top notch cam manufcaturer as well. Just less options.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:20 pm

racer12306 wrote:You can use a Comp Cams cam. Comp is a top notch cam manufcaturer as well. Just less options.

Crane provided 'upgrade' valvetrain parts for musclecar applications as well.
So this is a double blow to the car enthusiast world....

- Nick

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:08 pm

Damn...that really freaking sucks. I have BC's but still, to have the option in the future (though highly unlikely) is always nice

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:18 pm

NickKo wrote:
racer12306 wrote:You can use a Comp Cams cam. Comp is a top notch cam manufcaturer as well. Just less options.
Crane provided 'upgrade' valvetrain parts for musclecar applications as well.
So this is a double blow to the car enthusiast world....

- Nick

Yeah, but atleast in the muscle car world you have more options like Comp, Lunati, Crower, Isky, Edelbrock, etc, etc. However, I wonder if Crane makes cams for Summit or Edelbrock.

Toast · Post by **Toast** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:30 pm

I look for someone to buy Crane, so don't panic yet. Lunati cams was once owned by Holley, but they are now back under private ownership. Crane as been around too long and they have a following and I can't see letting (at least the name) die. I predict some "big" performance oriented company will buy them within the next couple of months, maybe Holley?

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:45 pm

racer12306 wrote: Yeah, but atleast in the muscle car world you have more options like Comp, Lunati, Crower, Isky, Edelbrock, etc, etc. However, I wonder if Crane makes cams for Summit or Edelbrock.

I have heard / read that Crane supplied the cam blanks for many other companies.

( I don't recall which ones.)

I hope this is not true, because that would REALLY suck.

- Nick

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:58 pm

I would expect that the big ones like Comp and Lunati make their own blanks.

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:36 pm

Toast wrote:I look for someone to buy Crane, so don't panic yet. Lunati cams was once owned by Holley, but they are now back under private ownership. Crane as been around too long and they have a following and I can't see letting (at least the name) die. I predict some "big" performance oriented company will buy them within the next couple of months, maybe Holley?

From: http://www.cranecams.com/?show=mikroniteAcq
Don't know how up to date this is. Maybe it is old news?

CRANE CAMS ACQUIRED BY MIKRONITE® TECHNOLOGIES

Crane Cams, a leading manufacturer of camshafts, valve train and electronic ignition components, has been acquired by Mikronite Technologies Group, Inc. of Eatontown, New Jersey. Mikronite is an industrial technology firm with contracts in the aerospace, automotive, commercial and medical fields. Crane Cams and Mikronite have enjoyed a business association for over a year, utilizing Mikronite’s proprietary surface finishing process on a number of valve train components.

Jeffrey H. Coats, President and CEO of Mikronite and now Executive Chairman of Crane Cams, is pleased to announce that R. Lance Harris has joined Crane Cams as Chief Executive Officer. Coats said, “Lance has a solid track record in operating manufacturing companies engaged in sales, engineering and production of powertrain and driveline products, and will a great asset to Crane Cams.” Prior to joining Crane’s management team, Harris held executive positions at FormTech Industries LLC, GKN, and MascoTech Inc. He started his career as an engineer with General Motors Corporation.

Gene Ezzell, formerly President and CEO of Crane, has now become the President of Mikronite Automotive Technologies and will focus on developing new business for Mikronite in the automotive and industrial fields. All other current Crane Cams personnel will essentially remain in place, and customers should enjoy a seamless transition. The company will continue operations at 530 Fentress Blvd. in Daytona Beach.

Commenting on Crane’s future, Harris said, “We are making a significant investment in inventory, manufacturing capacity, and product development to drive performance at every level. We will demonstrate our commitment to the industry as we execute a strategy that is focused on positioning Crane Cams as a dominant supplier in the marketplace.” The company was founded in 1953 and has accounted for an unprecedented number of industry innovations and racing wins.

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:46 pm

^^^

Mikronite, an industrial technology firm, bought Crane in 2006.

Canada wrote:http://www.competitionplus.com/index.ph ... 8&Itemid=6

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:55 pm

Just found that. Guess they couldn't afford to update the site once in a while. So much for "Breaking News"...

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:03 am

2GN.ORG

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