Cams timing and all that

[Carl Summers]

SOME reputable cam companies can grind the cams with the intake lobe
center where you want it,,,but of course always better to check....where
the cam is phased to achieve the desired IO, IC, EO, EC events is more
important than worrying whether it is "advanced or retarded"...
-Carl Summers

Squash wrote:
> 
> I always thought that when you bought a cam made for your application
> (nitrous, high rpms, blower, mudding, etc.) you would run it "straight
> up" (0 advance/retard).  This would be the better route, because there
> is such a large selection of cams available nowadays that you can find
> one that matches your application.  Also, my new comp-cams cam says
> specifically NOT to advance or retard the cam because it has the proper
> advance built in (ground in that is).  See Ya!
> --
> Andy Quaas