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Title: cam timing help
Post by: Sprayingsmooth on March 26, 2006, 08:41:35 PM

hey guys whats going i needed to ask a question about cam timing i was messing around with my desk top dyno and i found that if retard my timing 4 degrees i will pick up 10 ponies what is involved in this and is it worth it thanks

Title: cam timing help
Post by: Red_LX on March 27, 2006, 12:12:24 AM

You have to get an adjustable timing chain...whatever they cost, I have no idea.

Title: cam timing help
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on March 27, 2006, 01:01:07 AM

Quote from: Sprayingsmooth

hey guys whats going i needed to ask a question about cam timing i was messing around with my desk top dyno and i found that if retard my timing 4 degrees i will pick up 10 ponies what is involved in this and is it worth it thanks

also note the power curve changes when you advance/retard cam timing.

All you need is a adjustable timing chain. they sell 3 way and 9 way adjustable units.

Title: cam timing help
Post by: V8Demon on March 27, 2006, 08:08:01 AM

Retarding it gives you more high end power while advancing it gives you more grunt down low. Most performance cams actually have a little advance built in even when you install them straight up.

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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: Sprayingsmooth on March 26, 2006, 08:41:35 PM