It's common knowledge that most modifications made to an engine involve a tradeoff somewhere in the overall equation. You might want a higher compression ratio, but the trade-off here is a need for ...

If ever you've had to choose the right camshaft for your engine you understand how tricky it can get. It boils down to knowing what you want the engine to do and how the vehicle will be driven most of ...

When the function of a camshaft(s) is explained to non-mechanically-inclined types, it's sometimes referred to as the "brain" of an engine. Most engines will live their entire lives with the stock cam ...

If there's one way of getting automobiles to use less gas, it's by lowering their weight – and the engine is a particularly heavy part of the car. With that in mind, European researchers have now ...

If we were to ask for a show of hands, it’s a safe bet to assume many enthusiasts would reluctantly admit that camshaft theory is one of those topics that causes more than a little consternation. You ...

Engines are cool. They make noise and lots of power. That's what we're interested in--power. But in order to make that grunt, there are certain things you really should know. For induction and exhaust ...

Your car's camshaft — or camshafts if your vehicle has a DOHC engine — is a vital component that plays a critical role in the internal combustion process. Its job is to synchronize the opening and ...

When it comes to upgrading small-block engines, camshafts are a popular choice for enhancing performance. Different camshaft types can significantly alter how an engine breathes and performs, offering ...

The camshaft lobe that can break off drives the brake vacuum pump, and if the problem occurs drivers would lose power assistance and suffer reduced engine performance. The company has no reports of ...