":-\)Liz" <wldwzzy@furrryahoo.com> wrote in
news:43V8e.2407$xA5.882@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com :

> 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
> news:Xns963C94E77A32Btegger@207.14.113.17...
>> ":-\)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.
>>
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR®
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
>

Try looking under the hood and see if there's a short ram air intake,an
aluminum pipe and cone air filter that goes to the intake manifold. They
generally are very noticeable,look much different than anything else under
the hood.

Then you will know whether that's what he meant.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
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