Z303 cam problem
#1
Z303 cam problem
hi.
I bought, Z303 cam.
I Degreeing and Cam (wheel test) and the intake valve to piston clearance is very small. .002"
specification shaft;
intake opening; 7 * BDTC
closing intake; 41 * ABDC
exhaust opening; 51 * BBDC
exhaust closing; 3 * BTDC
I degree stock position cam 1 tooth left, and the result;
intake opening; 9 * ABDC
closing intake; 57 * ABDC
exhaust opening, 35 * BBDC
exhaust closing; 12 * BTDC
clearance cam 1 tooth left .090"
Will there be any loss of power in my engine? or more problems?
Please help
I bought, Z303 cam.
I Degreeing and Cam (wheel test) and the intake valve to piston clearance is very small. .002"
specification shaft;
intake opening; 7 * BDTC
closing intake; 41 * ABDC
exhaust opening; 51 * BBDC
exhaust closing; 3 * BTDC
I degree stock position cam 1 tooth left, and the result;
intake opening; 9 * ABDC
closing intake; 57 * ABDC
exhaust opening, 35 * BBDC
exhaust closing; 12 * BTDC
clearance cam 1 tooth left .090"
Will there be any loss of power in my engine? or more problems?
Please help
Last edited by michal@; 01-02-2011 at 10:21 AM.
#2
so whats the question?
yes, a Z cam with stock pistons will cause PTV issues
1 tooth back is a REALLY stupid idea, the proper way to do it is to get an adjustable keyway set, retard by 4*, and install a set of 1.7 rockers if you want to use the stock cam...
hope this helps, but still have no idea what the question was...
yes, a Z cam with stock pistons will cause PTV issues
1 tooth back is a REALLY stupid idea, the proper way to do it is to get an adjustable keyway set, retard by 4*, and install a set of 1.7 rockers if you want to use the stock cam...
hope this helps, but still have no idea what the question was...
#4
I use AFR 185cc heads 2.020 intake and 1.60 exhaust valve.
I'm sorry but my English is not the best.
I have a Ford Racing adjustable timing, I want to move the camshaft in order to have a break pistons PTV, but I do not know how to set the timing marks on such timing;
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FM...B302/?rtype=10
I'm sorry but my English is not the best.
I have a Ford Racing adjustable timing, I want to move the camshaft in order to have a break pistons PTV, but I do not know how to set the timing marks on such timing;
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FM...B302/?rtype=10
#5
if you have stock pistons , you'd be wise to notch the pistons or else if you retard or advance the cam timing to avoid ptv then performance could suffer if the valve events are not at the optimal setting.
#6
I LX 1988 engine with forged pistons
OK, I advance the cam timing 2 *
PTV is 0.2 "
later
advance the cam timing one tooth is PTV ,090 "can not be a tooth back?
sn95_331_GT_ yellow,
why a tooth back is a REALLY stupid idea?
OK, I advance the cam timing 2 *
PTV is 0.2 "
later
advance the cam timing one tooth is PTV ,090 "can not be a tooth back?
sn95_331_GT_ yellow,
why a tooth back is a REALLY stupid idea?
Last edited by michal@; 01-03-2011 at 01:15 PM.
#7
it would just completely mess up the valve timing events and run REALLY bad...
#9
Advancing and retarding the cam has been used to fine tune an engine for many years. That's why so many gear sets have differant slots for the key way.
Advancing the cam will move the power band down a little. And retarding the cam will move the power band up a little. Usually about 300-400 rpm's; so it won't make a huge differance. You might see a small gain or loss in total power, but it's so small that you'de need a dyno to see it.
You should use a crank gear with multiple slots for accuracy. If you simply slip the chain one tooth on the crank gear, you could get a variable amount of timing change. By looking at the numbers you posted, you advanced your timing by 2*. That's not a problem, and it seemed to work out for you. Since it measures out well, I would not change it. Run it as is and it will be fine.
Advancing the cam will move the power band down a little. And retarding the cam will move the power band up a little. Usually about 300-400 rpm's; so it won't make a huge differance. You might see a small gain or loss in total power, but it's so small that you'de need a dyno to see it.
You should use a crank gear with multiple slots for accuracy. If you simply slip the chain one tooth on the crank gear, you could get a variable amount of timing change. By looking at the numbers you posted, you advanced your timing by 2*. That's not a problem, and it seemed to work out for you. Since it measures out well, I would not change it. Run it as is and it will be fine.
Last edited by .boB; 01-19-2011 at 12:16 AM.