cam timing help March 26, 2006, 08:41:35 PM hey guys whats going i needed to ask a question about cam timing i was messing around with my desk top dyno and i found that if retard my timing 4 degrees i will pick up 10 ponies what is involved in this and is it worth it thanks Quote Selected
cam timing help Reply #1 – March 27, 2006, 12:12:24 AM You have to get an adjustable timing chain...whatever they cost, I have no idea. Quote Selected
cam timing help Reply #2 – March 27, 2006, 01:01:07 AM Quote from: Sprayingsmoothhey guys whats going i needed to ask a question about cam timing i was messing around with my desk top dyno and i found that if retard my timing 4 degrees i will pick up 10 ponies what is involved in this and is it worth it thanksalso note the power curve changes when you advance/retard cam timing. All you need is a adjustable timing chain. they sell 3 way and 9 way adjustable units. Quote Selected
cam timing help Reply #3 – March 27, 2006, 08:08:01 AM Retarding it gives you more high end power while advancing it gives you more grunt down low. Most performance cams actually have a little advance built in even when you install them straight up. Quote Selected
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