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Old Jan 29, 2001 | 12:33 AM
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Anyone have a link to a good tech article about cam????

Thats about it. Thanks!!!

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Old Jan 29, 2001 | 03:06 AM
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Uhh, yah, there is a cam tech article on this site!

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Old Jan 29, 2001 | 09:25 AM
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Comp cams www.competitioncams.com has a whole section of their catalog about how stuff works; cams, springs, rockers, etc.

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Old Jan 29, 2001 | 03:07 PM
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I see by your sig you have a Camaro, this link is about Pontiacs, but its an excellent article.
http://www.classicfirebird.com/hand/jhand5.html
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Old Jan 29, 2001 | 04:53 PM
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since RB plugs comp every chance he gets i'll say check lunati's site or better yet send them a few dollars and get a catalog.

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Old Jan 29, 2001 | 08:54 PM
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Well, it depends on how in depth you want, here are three I had handy:
http://www.technisoft-design.com/home/camgloss.htm <basics
http://www.engineparts.com/motorhead/techstuff/cam.html <selection guide
http://www.dragnbreath.com/Clevite/TN%2027cambreak.html <quickie break in guide (no pun int.)



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Old Jan 30, 2001 | 12:25 AM
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You may want to check out this site. He does a cam install with the engine in the car and it is for thirdgen cars too! http://www.racer-x.f2s.com/proc/caminst.htm

Good Luck!

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