Retard cam for more power? - Mustangsandmore Forums

Brought to you in part by:

.

Mustangsandmore Forums

Retard cam for more power?

profile | register | preferences | faq | search

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Author	Topic: Retard cam for more power?
ukracer Gearhead Posts: 164 From: South Wales UK Registered: Apr 2003	posted 10-13-2003 08:42 AM I know some here do not like the engine simulator programs (Engine Analyser and DD2000) but I like to play with them and see 'what might be' while not totally believing all I see. One interesting change I have made to my 'combo' on Engine Analyser is simply to retard the cam (CC XE268) and with each retard, I see more top end power and sometimes at higher rpm, with a corresponding loss of low-end torque. This is a sizable gain in power, maybe 20-30 horse or more and seems to go up with more retard, like 8 degrees or more. Anyone actually tried this and seen a boost in power? Cheers, Martin. IP: Logged
bifs66 Gearhead Posts: 271 From: Maryland Registered: Apr 2000	posted 10-13-2003 07:51 PM Without mentioning any names, I've seen that a certain crate engine supplier regularly sets up their cams with 6 deg retard. I'll leave it to others to pass judgement on the practice. ------------------ Bernie Frank 66 Fastback restomod (12.8 @ 112mph) 85 GT (preserved) 2000 SVT CONTOUR IP: Logged
Buster Gearhead Posts: 1553 From: Hurricane alley Registered: May 2002	posted 10-13-2003 08:43 PM What engine is it? IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)	next newest topic \| next oldest topic
Administrative Options: Close Topic \| Archive/Move \| Delete Topic
	Hop to:

Contact Us | Mustangsandmore Front Page

Copyright 2005, Steve LaRiviere. All Rights Reserved.

Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47d

Amazon Honor System

[Acronyms][Calendar][Chat][Classifieds] [Members' Pics]

[ Mustangsandmore.com Bookstore] [ Smokin' Fords] [Tech Articles]