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Old 14-09-2009, 02:14 PM
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Spec-ing cams?


what do u need to spec a set of cams properly?
bore/stroke? valve size? revs? estimated power output?

my car is running over the 450+ power mark.
but it stops making any more power after 6.5krpm
i use it in fwd drag racing and i need a higher powerband.

so looking into having some cams either made or buying some off the shelf

any help or advice/discussion questions wont be missed!
thanks, chris
Old 14-09-2009, 02:26 PM
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Experience of very similar engines, specing a cam isnt a purely paper exercise, different engines respond differently to the same profile.

Trial and error is the only real way to get the best results.
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