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8 track mind

(1,638 posts) Sat Oct 26, 2013, 04:24 PM Oct 2013

Camshaft Question [View all]

I am trying to select a camshaft for an engine i am building. Can someone explain to me the concept of lobe separation and intake center line? I can't seem to find a simple explanation on the 'net.

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Camshaft Question [View all] 8 track mind Oct 2013 OP

Greater lobe separation is less overlap.... HooptieWagon Oct 2013 #1

I remember a nickname for high-performance camshafts ConcernedCanuk Nov 2013 #2

Best bet is the cam catalog - I prefer Comp or Crane Mopar151 Nov 2013 #3

Wow! 8 track mind Nov 2013 #4

Those cam lobes are so mild that Comp only grinds them on special order Mopar151 Nov 2013 #5

have you ever 8 track mind Nov 2013 #6

I nave not - only Engine Analyzer Mopar151 Nov 2013 #7