Cam Terminology
 

Looking through epay a saw a 1/2 race cam for sale
Then I have heard of full race cams
( Other then how much of the race you want to be in )

Can someone please try to explain to me these terminology's

Thanks

P.S. 6" of snow so far / Barners Bash looking better with every flake that falls
How come if it keeps up ~~ There is more to shovel. :eek:

Re: Cam Terminology
 

Back in the olden days the local Gomer and Goober grease monkeys were not well versed on cam lobe separation, duration, overlap, etc. So in order to avoid getting too technical they just called the aftermarket performance cams 1/2 race, 3/4 race, and full race to indicate how radical the cam was, how much power it made, and how suitable it may or may not be for street driving.

Re: Cam Terminology
 

Scott, that's the best explanation I ever heard.