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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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it is my understanding that you can advance the cam to achieve a higher torque and horsepower curve, and the opposite with retarding it. is this correct and to what extremes can it be taken to?
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 11:50 PM
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Default Re: cam timing (jakelane)

Yes, most cams can be installed advanced or retarded within a few degrees for those effects. Custom cams can have the advance ground into them.
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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 09:45 AM
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If you advance the cam you will pick up bottom end ...... retarded will pick up top end....... remember to change ign timing .......... :seeya
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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 10:14 AM
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Default Re: cam timing (jakelane)

vettmech is right on. You can also check the cranking compression before and after cam phasing to tune for the highest cylinder pressure. Good luck. :yesnod:
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