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Old 04-20-2004, 04:46 PM
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I know that a high LSA tends to make a smoother idle, but what other effect does LSA have on powerband? Will a higher LSA cam make power higher, lower, or just less overall power compared to a low LSA cam?
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I believe a lower LSA cam makes more power because of the exhaust scavenging effect. The result being a lopier (is that even a word?) idle.
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Power band is moved up with a lower LSA generally.

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