CompCams CamQuest Computer Program
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From: Kempner Texas
CompCams CamQuest Computer Program
Has anyone tried their program which is touted to be able to recommend the correct specs for the camshaft based on your engine specs?
Just wondering how close it comes to being "right on".
Jake
Just wondering how close it comes to being "right on".
Jake
Burning Brakes
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (JAKE)
I tried it like 8 years ago. It said the cam in my 71 Nova was a little too big, and that the one in my 67 Nova was a little too small. It was probably right on, for daily driver status. My 71 is a pretty "hot" driver though, and I put up with alot of barely streetable items on a daily basis.
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (JAKE)
I wasn't aware of it until this post of yours. I have been doing a lot of agonizing over cam specs for awhile, now. I will check it out and see how different variables change the spec. I assume it is on their web site? Thanks, and...
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (JAKE)
Havent tried it but wondering if the analysis performance oriented or leaning toward stock numbers?Does it consider the drivetrain/gearing and other things as well or just engine builds alone?
Just wondering...
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Just wondering...
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (CFI-EFI)
I wasn't aware of it until this post of yours. I have been doing a lot of agonizing over cam specs for awhile, now. I will check it out and see how different variables change the spec. I assume it is on their web site? Thanks, and...
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Jake
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (JAKE)
Actually it is one of those things you can find on Google :lol:
http://www.scottysplace.net/bin/quest.zip
If the link goes down, PM me and I'll host it for a while.
http://www.scottysplace.net/bin/quest.zip
If the link goes down, PM me and I'll host it for a while.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lakeland fl
Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (ninetyfivevette)
It was free when I got it.... years ago. Dont know if its still free or not. Mine had to work in DOS, and I dont have it anymore. It was installed on my old P-2 200mhz desktop thats long gone.
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (JAKE)
I suspect it's one of those things that you have to buy. It comes in either a flopy style, so it can't be too big a program.
Jake
Jake
I checked out Comp Cams site, and didn't see it. Thanks for the clarifcation.
nintyfivevette,
Your link worked. I down loaded it and I will start playing. Thank you.
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (CFI-EFI)
Thanks, I downloaded it too, but can't run it. I keep getting an error message. Now I have ton figure a way to boot to DOS, maybe using my Emergency boot disk will work.
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (corvette90)
Well I was able to get it to run on the laptop I use to run Diacom on the road.
Here's what I did/
The laptop only has DOS on it; no Windows.
I had to edit my Config.Sys file by addings these lines:
Device=C:\Himem.Sys
DOS=high, umb
Devicehigh=emm386.exe
Files=60
Buffers=30
I had to alter my Autoexec.Bat file to read:
Set path C:\;C:\Diacom-p;C:\Camquest;C:\Camquest\Data
The program would then run, but the program wants to send the results to a printer. DUH! The printers are hooked up to my upstairs PCs and Camquest won't run on those. Catch 22.
So I was able to read some minimal data, but not the detailed report that CamQuest claims to have prepared.
So, I either have to hook up the laptop on one of my upstairs printers or figure out how to get it to run on one of the PCs.
Hope this helps.
Here's what I did/
The laptop only has DOS on it; no Windows.
I had to edit my Config.Sys file by addings these lines:
Device=C:\Himem.Sys
DOS=high, umb
Devicehigh=emm386.exe
Files=60
Buffers=30
I had to alter my Autoexec.Bat file to read:
Set path C:\;C:\Diacom-p;C:\Camquest;C:\Camquest\Data
The program would then run, but the program wants to send the results to a printer. DUH! The printers are hooked up to my upstairs PCs and Camquest won't run on those. Catch 22.
So I was able to read some minimal data, but not the detailed report that CamQuest claims to have prepared.
So, I either have to hook up the laptop on one of my upstairs printers or figure out how to get it to run on one of the PCs.
Hope this helps.
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Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (JAKE)
Jake,
I am a computer "dummy". They have even written books addressed to me. I don't know if this helps or not, but on the Windows 98 shut down screen there is an option, "restart in MS DOS mode". Maybe this will help you use your desktop, rather than your laptop. Good luck, and...
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I am a computer "dummy". They have even written books addressed to me. I don't know if this helps or not, but on the Windows 98 shut down screen there is an option, "restart in MS DOS mode". Maybe this will help you use your desktop, rather than your laptop. Good luck, and...
COMPUTE ON!!!
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From: Kempner Texas
Re: CompCams CamQuest Computer Program (CFI-EFI)
Jake,
I am a computer "dummy". They have even written books addressed to me. I don't know if this helps or not, but on the Windows 98 shut down screen there is an option, "restart in MS DOS mode". Maybe this will help you use your desktop, rather than your laptop. Good luck, and...
COMPUTE ON!!!
I am a computer "dummy". They have even written books addressed to me. I don't know if this helps or not, but on the Windows 98 shut down screen there is an option, "restart in MS DOS mode". Maybe this will help you use your desktop, rather than your laptop. Good luck, and...
COMPUTE ON!!!
Jake
