Tuning Adj Cam Gears!

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Dec 9, 2001 | 04:00 PM

N1Spec

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Tuning Adj Cam Gears!

when adjusting the cam gears is it absolutley neccessary that the cams are at TDC? logic would say that it doesnt but ive heard people say u must have it at TDC. Anyone know for sure........???

Dec 9, 2001 | 04:07 PM

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Re: Tuning Adj Cam Gears! (N1 Spec)

what's TDC and BTDC

sorry, but I've been wanting to ask this question for a long time

Dec 9, 2001 | 05:04 PM

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Re: Tuning Adj Cam Gears! (N1 Spec)

tdc= top dead center
bdc= bottom dead center

Dec 10, 2001 | 12:46 AM

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Re: Tuning Adj Cam Gears! (N1 Spec)

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Dec 10, 2001 | 07:29 AM

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Re: Tuning Adj Cam Gears! (N1 Spec)

I am not sure, I would think that it wouldn't have to be beacuse you will always have clearance but, maybe TDC is when the cam isn't going to be resting on any of the valves.

Edit: which would make it easier to adjust.....btw, intake +3 and exhaust -2, then go to the dyno and try different.

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