How to Choose Camshafts and Time Them for Maximum Power

by Des Hammill

How to Choose Camshafts and Time Them for Maximum Power explains in simple language how to choose the right camshaft/s for YOUR application the first time and how to find the camshaft timing which gives maximum performance. Also explained are all aspects of camshaft design and the importance of lobe phasing, duration & lift. Applies to all 4-stroke car-type engines with 4, 5, 6 or 8 cylinders. Since the 1990s there has been a huge resurgence of interest in modifying cars and motorcycles for higher performance. Avoid wasting money on modifications that don't work. This book applies to road and track applications.

64 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002

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[James Piss]

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[Nik]

From the basics up. Cam timing explained illustratively. Can be applied to 4 cylinder and V8s equally.