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Choosing a Cam Philadelphia PA

All too often, cams are selected on the basis of duration. This is not the best criterion, however. Overlap is a significantly more influential factor. The key here is not to go overboard on this.
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Choosing a Cam



By David Vizard
10/1/2004

Adapted from David Vizard's article in ENGINE BUILDER



One of the greatest lessons for you to encounter will be the one that you learn after graduating - That time is money. And in the high-performance engine building business, that lesson can be a sensitive subject.

Take it from me - If you are intent on building a customer base, understand that quality, reliability and results at a reasonable cost to the customer are the key factors toward your success. The problem is, if you spend the time to do the job to your very best, the customer may not be able to afford it.

The trick here is to understand where the best compromises lay. These compromises aren't to be confused with short-cuts. However, if you can get 98% of the results in 25-50% of the time, then chances are you will have satisfied customers.

There are probably very few places where it is more important to strike the right compromises than in the area of cam selection and installation. Let's set the scene here. You have a customer with a moderate budget who wants a performance street motor built. Of course, part of the deal is that it's up to you to select the cam for the job. Without spending forever researching it, and nearly as long installing and timing it, what cam will be the best for the job? Good question. Well, here are some pointers that will help you make better choices in a number of areas for a better end result.

Duration vs. Overlap
All too ofte...

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