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Old 11-09-2004, 10:12 AM
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Default What all is affected when advancing/retarding a cam?

For instance, if I were to purchase the T-Rex but instead of installing it straight up, I wanted to advance/retard the cam so that I can move the powerband "lower/further back." If I did that so that I dont have to spin as many rpms, what else is affected? I dont know which moves the powerband down, advancing or retarding. But anyhow, lets say I advanced it 2 degrees and it moved the powerband from 3500-6700 rpms, to 3300-6500 rpms. Would I still have just as good a chance to break into the 10s as those shifting at higher rpms? Is there any drawbacks/disadvantages when advancing or retarding a cam?

If moving the powerband lower is possible without any negative effects, then how come this cam isnt be used more widely for those who dont/cant spin the higher rpms that it requires?
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I think youll run into PtoV issues
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Advancing the cam makes the engine come on the cam sooner and retarding it delays it, to a point. If you have an engine that is already running with a cam installed straight up and you gain alot of power by advancing the cam then that is a sign that the cam may be too big, and if you retard it and gain alot then it is a sign that the cam is not big enough. There is always loop holes in every theory but there is mine.
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The TReX needs to be installed at a 108 ICL. If you plan on trying to advance or retard the cam, you better be ready to flycut your pistons. PtV is already VERY tight on this cam.
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My personal opinion is that you should install the cam the way it was meant to be installed. If a cam doesnt suit your application the way its ground, pick a different cam.
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Also, you won't make the same peak numbers with the cam retarded/advanced. They'll be slightly less so

just my .02
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Originally Posted by SidewayzOZ
My personal opinion is that you should install the cam the way it was meant to be installed. If a cam doesnt suit your application the way its ground, pick a different cam.
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