Editor’s Note: This is the second half of an article on how to interpret cam specs to select the right cam for your engine and vehicle needs. You can read the first half here: Comparing Camshafts: A History of Camshaft Specs and Choosing the Right Cam. … Most of us know the four strokes of an
Have you ever wondered why one camshaft makes more power than the other? Would you like to compare the behaviors of multiple cams without ever doing a cam swap? Written descriptions of idle quality, power range, compression, gear, and converter requirements only go so far when the same cam fits in a 283 or 406
Properly degreeing a camshaft is an essential aspect of building a performance engine. While, on paper, it seems like you’d be able to simply adhere to the manufacturer’s pre-stamped markings and be good to go, the reality is that that’s rarely the case. Why? Stampings can be imprecise, loose tolerances can create slack in the
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