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

>
> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
> news:vuqdnScNCpoMO_7fRVn-rg@sedona.net...
>> I think the problem might be the that others are as much in the dark
>> about what a "short cam" is as I am. I know about "hot" and "mild"
>> cams, but "short"...?


> 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
>



This got my curiosity up too, so I Googled a bit.


"Short cam" apparently refers to the DURATION, or TIMING of the valve
opening. A "short cam" will increase compression, a "long cam" will
decrease it.

www.google.com
type in (including the quotes):
"short cam" duration

Check out the Crane link especially.

A "short cam" is definitely a performance modification and can cause engine
damage if improperly done.


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