Tell me everything about cams
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Toms River NJ
Re: Tell me everything about cams (rambler323)
Ive been inquiring recently about the different types of cam and what not. I have always understood how they work, and what the specs of the cams meant, but didnt understand the different types such as hydraulic, roller, and solid. I had an understanding of how each worked and what not, but didnt understand which lifters worked with which, and other small things....I could give it a shot explaining them, but would rather have somone do it properly than me possibly tear it apart.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Tolar Texas
Re: Tell me everything about cams (rambler323)
Here's a link to a Valve Timing Tutorial
http://www.compcams.com/Information/Tutorials/
http://www.compcams.com/Information/Tutorials/
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Palatine
Re: Tell me everything about cams (rambler323)
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Tell me everything about cams (rambler323)
One could say the cam is the engine's mechanical "program".
Read everything, separate the fact from the fiction, build engines w/ different cams. That will get you started.
OR do like most- when you get a Vette, post the info. & can cam.
:cool:
Read everything, separate the fact from the fiction, build engines w/ different cams. That will get you started.
OR do like most- when you get a Vette, post the info. & can cam.
:cool:
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Burning Brakes
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From: College Station / Highland Village TX
Re: Tell me everything about cams (PyjamaSam)
thanks guys!
i know that was sort of a vague question but after talking to my roomate for about ten minutes on the subject i realized i knew almost nothing about them. Besides the fact that I really don't like knowing less than the people around me, I've decided to try and learn something new every couple weeks and you guys are great for pointing me in the right direction. Thanks again for all the help.
i know that was sort of a vague question but after talking to my roomate for about ten minutes on the subject i realized i knew almost nothing about them. Besides the fact that I really don't like knowing less than the people around me, I've decided to try and learn something new every couple weeks and you guys are great for pointing me in the right direction. Thanks again for all the help.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Greenfield OH
Re: Tell me everything about cams (rambler323)
I have a copy of an indepth article that a good friend of mine wrote on just this subject. It was even published within the last year in one of the car mags, just can't remember it off the top of my head. Send me youe e-mail addy and I'll send it to you. cnlwilliams@dragonbbs.com
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