Somebody point me to a good tech article on camshafts
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Somebody point me to a good tech article on camshafts
Not just how to install them. I mean the real basics like what exactly does duration mean. I'd like to be able to figure out what a good cam for me would be on my own if possible. Thanks for the help.
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Aaron, Check out this website. Good stuff.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/engine5.htm
http://www.howstuffworks.com/engine5.htm
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get a catalog from comp or lunati, there's more info in it than in a years worth of hot rod magazines.
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http://www.technisoft-design.com/home/camgloss.htm - Basics
http://www.engineparts.com/motorhead/techstuff/cam.html - Selection
http://www.dragnbreath.com/Clevite/TN%2027cambreak.html - Break in
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http://www.engineparts.com/motorhead/techstuff/cam.html - Selection
http://www.dragnbreath.com/Clevite/TN%2027cambreak.html - Break in
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Aaron87SC:
How can I order one? Is there a web site I can go to? Thanks for the help.</font>
How can I order one? Is there a web site I can go to? Thanks for the help.</font>
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