Tips and Short Takes
Here are some brief discussions and tips to supplement the discussions on these pages.
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Calculus 101 - brief review of the basics as they relate to cam curves - lift, velocity and acceleration
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Jerk is it Important? - brief discussion including quotes by legendary Keith Duckworth, founder of Cosworth
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What's Wrong with 0.050 Duration? - not a good standard for solid lifters
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What's Wrong with Area Under the Lift Curve? - why this is not a good measure of cam quality
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Spring Surge - Catastrophe or Not? - popular notions of spring surge are outdated
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What's a 3/4 Race Cam? - the origins of this popular term
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What is an Aggressive Cam? - what characteristics makes an aggressive lift curve
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Rod Length and Cam Timing - how does rod length effect cam timing
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Degreeing a Cam? - this page shows you how to degree your cam and interpret the results.
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How to Determine Valve Lash - using the lift curve to determine valve clearance