To make choosing a cam for your engine less of a guessing game and more of a decision based on knowledge and experience, the basics of camshaft technology have been explained thoroughly in the last ...

This diagram shows the major cam events through one full cylinder cycle (two crank revolutions or 720 degrees), beginning at TDC firing. The exhaust lobe and valvetrain is closer to the front, and ...

Camshafts are simple devices, but important ones. Modern engines can have one or more intake and exhaust valves, and it's the camshaft's job to open valves precisely as the engine runs, supplying the ...

This overlooked engine part controls everything, and most drivers never think about it.

Your car's camshaft — or camshafts if your vehicle has a DOHC engine — is a vital component that plays a critical role in the internal combustion process. Its job is to synchronize the opening and ...