How to choose a camshaft

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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
The camshaft can be thought of as the brain of the engine, and it has a very large effect on the amount of power an engine makes as well as where in the rpm range that power occurs. The main focus of this article will be on a conventional OHV (overhead valve), cam-in-block engine configuration using two valves per cylinder, as shown above.
 
The camshaft can be thought of as the brain of the engine, and it has a very large effect on the amount of power an engine makes as well as where in the rpm range that power occurs. The main focus of this article will be on a conventional OHV (overhead valve), cam-in-block engine configuration using two valves per cylinder, as shown above.
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===Crankshaft Coalition wiki articles===
 
===Crankshaft Coalition wiki articles===
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*[[Cam and compression ratio compatibility]]
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*[[Adjusting hydraulic lifters]]
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*[[How to prep and start a rebuilt engine]]
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*[[Identifying camshafts]]
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