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Is it worth fitting vernier pulleys on a standard engine?

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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 05:40 AM
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Default Is it worth fitting vernier pulleys on a standard engine?

Is it really worth it fitting them an a stage 3 engine whit standard cams?
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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In short NO, the chances of picking up any meaningful power with a cam timing swing done on the rolling road is very remote, assuming you have enough piston/valve clearance to do a swing anyway, ie pocket pistons ?
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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I fitted them on my old engine but only did it to make it look nice!!
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