RE: cam timing

[Steven Charette <stevec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,	
	Advancing your cam timing will generally move your power band down
lower, where retarding it will generally move the power band higher.  

	A lot of variables need to be addressed to give you a good answer,
and then the only real way to know if you've done the right thing is get the
car down the track and experiment.  Safest thing to do is install the cam
"nose up" or zero'd.  

	That said, if you have a unique situation like a heavy car or rpm
limitations, you can give yourself a leg up on the situation by changing the
cam timing.  Your cam grinder should be able to give you some guidance on
this.  Comp Cams has a tutorial with some solid info at:

http://www.compcams.com/Technical/TimingTutorial/

	What rpm range is the engine/chassis package designed for?  Also,
what are the cam specs?

SC

-----Original Message-----
From: William Harrison [mailto:bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5:29 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: cam timing


Here is a new topic for you Mopar heads.
I recently started installing a stroker kit in my 383 and am using a solid
roller set up.
I used a degree wheel to find true tdc and it is 2 degrees retarded.
My crank gear has the ability to be advanced or retarded 2 or 4 degrees.
Which is the best setting for a roller set up.
This motor will not see the street; it will get used a quarter mile at a
time.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
Bill Harrison
65 Coronet 2 dr post.


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