In article <Xns963C94E77A32Btegger@207.14.113.17>, "TeGGer®"
<tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote:

> ":-\)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.

It's very possible that he was confused and used the wrong terms. I have
done the same thing in the past when talking to Sarah so will not condem
him.

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