Camshaft Phasing
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From: Kempner Texas
Camshaft Phasing
1996 388 LT1
I'm thinking of playing around with the phasing of my camshaft. Right now it's degreed in per the spec card that came with the cam. I came up with 108.5 on a 109.
From eye-balling everything, since I'm running an ATI Super Damper, it looks like I can pull the water pump and Opti, drop the pan a tad, then unbolt the timing chain cover slide it forward and rotate it out of the way just enough for me to access the cam gear and bolts.
If that's all it'll take, I plan to have at it.
Has anyone done it that way before?
Jake
I'm thinking of playing around with the phasing of my camshaft. Right now it's degreed in per the spec card that came with the cam. I came up with 108.5 on a 109.
From eye-balling everything, since I'm running an ATI Super Damper, it looks like I can pull the water pump and Opti, drop the pan a tad, then unbolt the timing chain cover slide it forward and rotate it out of the way just enough for me to access the cam gear and bolts.
If that's all it'll take, I plan to have at it.
Has anyone done it that way before?
Jake
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1996 388 LT1
From eye-balling everything, since I'm running an ATI Super Damper, it looks like I can pull the water pump and Opti, drop the pan a tad, then unbolt the timing chain cover slide it forward and rotate it out of the way just enough for me to access the cam gear and bolts.
Has anyone done it that way before?
Jake
From eye-balling everything, since I'm running an ATI Super Damper, it looks like I can pull the water pump and Opti, drop the pan a tad, then unbolt the timing chain cover slide it forward and rotate it out of the way just enough for me to access the cam gear and bolts.
Has anyone done it that way before?
Jake
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No, I don't care for them, they're too restrictive as to possible changes. I've always used off-set bushings. I intend to advance and/or retard the cam in increments until I'm happy with the result.
At the risk of seeming rude (which I don't mean to be), I prefer to keep to the point of my question. I don't want to have to get into what my cam is and/or why am I doing it, or other opinions such as "Just leave it according to the cam card" and stuff like that.
I just want to know if I'll have the clearance I need.
Tell you what, I'll post my signature; it'll cover most of the bases. How 'bout that for a compromise?
Surely someone has done/tried this with the ATI Super Damper.
Thanks,
Jake
At the risk of seeming rude (which I don't mean to be), I prefer to keep to the point of my question. I don't want to have to get into what my cam is and/or why am I doing it, or other opinions such as "Just leave it according to the cam card" and stuff like that.
I just want to know if I'll have the clearance I need.
Tell you what, I'll post my signature; it'll cover most of the bases. How 'bout that for a compromise?
Surely someone has done/tried this with the ATI Super Damper.
Thanks,
Jake
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I was just curious in terms of where you were looking to move the power around. Some people like more low-end vs top-end. As for the cam specs, well that just helps people know the possible outcomes of the changes. But considering you are just looking for whether or not it can be done in the way you describe I'll leave that up to someone that is running that specific damper. 
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I was just curious in terms of where you were looking to move the power around. Some people like more low-end vs top-end. As for the cam specs, well that just helps people know the possible outcomes of the changes. But considering you are just looking for whether or not it can be done in the way you describe I'll leave that up to someone that is running that specific damper.
I've followed your responses in the past and have learned from and APPRECIATED your input. I DEFINITELY DID NOT WANT TO alienate you.
Now that ARNOLD has given me what information I need, I'm a "satisfied customer".
Jake
Last edited by JAKE; Jul 19, 2007 at 06:25 PM.
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NOW, when I get stuck, I know who to contact! LOL
Jake
