":-\)Liz" <wldwzzy@furrryahoo.com> wrote in
news:zVN8e.49$fw2.1@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com:

> That's one of my questions...What is a short cam? I would assume, as
> the owner planned on making this car a performance or race type car
> that a short cam has something to do with that...Can't ask the owner
> about it...as he's off looking for another job, out of town and the
> wife is clueless on what it means...The dealership is as per a
> dealership...No help.... Oh, well...:-) Liz

Maybe a short RAM??

meaning a short,low restriction air intake,a aluminum pipe with a conical
air filter on the end,easily visible in the engine compartment.

It probably would not affect gas mileage if you do not go harder on the gas
pedal.

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