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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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A cam is best used with other parts. No point in opening the valves longer if it's not set up to flow more air in and out of the motor.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Heres the link to how camshaft works


http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft.htm

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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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thats a pretty cool site, dont quote me on the 15-20 but that is about right on a stock motor, but yes it is best complimenting with high flow heads and intakes
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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yea thats a OHC like on a civic not a push rod system which is what is in our cars
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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ooo alright i got it. i understand a lot better...good pic!! thanks guys
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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yea i noticed that but it is a good diagram of what is happenin
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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and here is the piston cycle






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