Re: More Fun!!

From: robert nanzig (rnanzig(at)webtv.net)
Date: Sat Apr 17 1999 - 18:04:52 CDT


If the cam does need to be replaced, I'm going with a bit more agressive
grind this time. I figure if I spend enough time and money on it, the
Alpine will be ready for the trip to SUNI III in July. Steve Sage

Can someone give us ( me ) a quick lesson on how and why a different cam
adds performance to an engine? Pardon my ignorance but maybe there are
others who are also new to the inner workings of engines and are as
curious as I am about how these things work. This might sound stupid but
if you can add performance by switching to a different cam, why didn't
they put a different cam in the engine to begin with? Cost? Engine
longevity? Driveability?

Rob Nanzig
67SV



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