I didn't know if a "short cam" was a item that was factory offered or it was
a aftermarket personal add-on...Sounds like it's a add on...which makes me
wary!...Even though it only has 1000 miles on it and looks beautiful and is
being offered at $14k OBO ...I think I'll back away... unless I can get some
better info on who and how and why The "short cam" was done...Thanks! Guys!
:-) Liz

"TeGGer®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> ":-\)Liz" <wldwzzy@furrryahoo.com> wrote in
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> > "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
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> >> 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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