How to choose a camshaft
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The camshaft is the brain of your engine, mechanically opening and closing the valves. It dictates when the valves open and close, how long they are open and closed and when they are open and closed in relation to crankshaft position. The camshaft has a very large effect on the type of power your engine makes. | The camshaft is the brain of your engine, mechanically opening and closing the valves. It dictates when the valves open and close, how long they are open and closed and when they are open and closed in relation to crankshaft position. The camshaft has a very large effect on the type of power your engine makes. | ||
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This article assumes that you already know the most basic fundamentals of camshaft operation and starts with describing camshaft parameters. It is designed to help you select the right cam and decipher the numbers so you know WHY its a good cam. For more basic information on camshaft operation and the definition of its components, I suggest www.howstuffworks.com | This article assumes that you already know the most basic fundamentals of camshaft operation and starts with describing camshaft parameters. It is designed to help you select the right cam and decipher the numbers so you know WHY its a good cam. For more basic information on camshaft operation and the definition of its components, I suggest www.howstuffworks.com | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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For help with camshaft choice : http://www.camquest.com/ | For help with camshaft choice : http://www.camquest.com/ | ||
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