We’ve offered serious cam discussions in the past; however, this month’s How It Works takes it to a whole new level. Cam tech is indeed a complex science, but the typical hot-button itemslike how ...

The democratization of technology is tremendous – at least in the automotive world. The trickle down of gear like heated ...

This diagram shows the major cam events through one full cylinder cycle (two crank revolutions or 720 degrees), beginning at TDC firing. The exhaust lobe and valvetrain is closer to the front, and ...

If the cylinder heads represent the aerobic side of an engine, and the rotating assembly is its muscle, then the camshaft must be the brain. The cam is the component that signals when the valves open ...

1. Net valve lift is the amount of lift (imparted to a valve) as measured at the camshaft lobe. 2. Valve duration is the period of time during which a given valve is off its respective seat and ...

When you’re driving, a dash cam can be your best friend. Granted, it can’t grab the wheel if you veer off the road, but in the event of an accident, it’s an expert witness that might be able to ...