What is a Stage 1 Cam?
Stage 1 cam sets are used to give increased Torque output in the RPM range below the engine’s Torque peak. More part-throttle Torque, better low RPM throttle response, and increased peak Torque will be produced by these cams. Peak horsepower may also be improved in some cases.
What is the difference between a Stage 1 and Stage 2 camshaft?
Stage 1 cam sets are used to give increased Torque output in the RPM range below the engine’s Torque peak. Stage 2 cam sets are used to provide more power. If you want to ride situations with higher average speeds, these cams are for you.
Why do I need a new camshaft in my car?
The camshaft is used to regulate the amount of air that enters an engine and how much exhaust fumes exit. Fuel economy, emission regulation and overall performance are all affected by the camshaft. It is entirely possible to replace the camshaft if you are worried about your car’s performance.
What are the specs of a Honda camshaft?
HOW DO THE CAM’S SPECS (LIFT, DURATION, OVERLAP or LOBE SEPARATION ANGLE, FLANK STEEPNESS) CHANGE THE POWERBAND OR TORQUE CURVE? Before you start selecting cams, you may want to first decide where you want your powerband to be.
What makes a Honda B series camshaft better?
AUC combines the effects of lift, duration, and ramp. This what makes some cams with lower specs perform better. The intake valve slams open faster to give a better AUC than a longer duration/lift cam and doesn’t sacrifice ABDC and the need for static CR changes to compensate for the reversion loss. 7.
How to measure the lift of a camshaft?
Here’s 2 cams (red line and dotted line) with the exact same lift & duration. This is the effect of cam ramp angle that can be measured with a cam doctor (blue shaded in area): it’s the area under the valve lift curve (AUC) that’s the major factor overall. AUC combines the effects of lift, duration, and ramp.
What should I look for in a Buick camshaft?
Intended for performance hot street/strip and performance marine applications, these profiles have a moderate lope at idle and offer an extended rpm range with emphasis on upper bottom to top end power and a strong mid-range. These higher lift, longer duration camshafts demand close attention to rear end gearing and tire diameter combinations.
What should A Level 3 Camshaft be used for?
Level 3 camshafts are designed for moderately modified engines. Intended for performance hot street/strip and performance marine applications, these profiles have a moderate lope at idle and offer an extended rpm range with emphasis on upper bottom to top end power and a strong mid-range.
What kind of camshafts do racing engines use?
Level 5 camshafts are designed for fully prepared, high compression, all-out racing engines and chassis.
What are the numbers on a camshaft profile?
To get the best performance for your application, the camshaft profile must match your head and valve train components. All of our numbered series are named for their lift rates or lobe acceleration. The lower number “220” indicates a smoother lift rate where the “420” number is a faster lift rate profile.