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Is cam/heads considered a bolt-on?
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I've seen a lot of debate over this, with good points on both sides. I am still on the side that anything engine internal is no longer a bolt on, but some people are not.
So to you, are a cam or heads considered a bolt on?
So to you, are a cam or heads considered a bolt on?
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I've seen these threads come and go over the years. A bunch of people will say they are technically bolt ons while the majority will say they are not. It's all a personal preference.
Is a cam bolt on? My opinion is it's not. You have to take apart the front of the engine and slide it in, it's part of the internals. Are heads a bolt on? Kind of a grey area for most. It's one of those things where it's technically a bolt on, but most people don't see it as such as the heads contain the valve train which mechanically interacts with the cam and internal components.
Is a cam bolt on? My opinion is it's not. You have to take apart the front of the engine and slide it in, it's part of the internals. Are heads a bolt on? Kind of a grey area for most. It's one of those things where it's technically a bolt on, but most people don't see it as such as the heads contain the valve train which mechanically interacts with the cam and internal components.
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we all have are own definitions but this is the standard definition used..
as long as the longblock is untouched then its considered a bolt on..
But everything is technically a bolt on
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I guess the term "bolt on" is more for conversation when explaining non-involved quick mods done to your car.
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I don't know of any debate over this nor any good arguements that would point to them being bolt-ons. If anyone actually believes that modified/upgraded cylinder heads are a bolt-on simply because they "bolt on", then you might as well call an upgraded engine block a bolt-on as well, because it too simply "bolts on" to other items.
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I personally dont think a cam or heads would be considered as bolts on mod. Even though the heads are external part of a engine it could be considered a bolt on, but to me its not a FBO mod. Its a good question though. People claim they have just full bolts on when they have a bigger cam and ported aftermarket heads. Lol
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Interesting...I have never seen a debate over heads/cam considered as a "bolt on". Although I have wondered about an intake being considered a "bolt on"...an intake should not be considered a "bolt on.
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Interesting...I have never seen a debate over heads/cam considered as a "bolt on".
For most gearheads (not ricers) a bolt-on is something outside of the longblock and does not include any form of "forced" induction (nitrous, blower, turbo).
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My personal definition of a bolton is anything that doesn't touch engine fluids. Minus superchargers and turbochargers. In my eyes (dry) nitrous is a bolton. A wet kit is not because it interfaces with the vehicles fuel system.
So by that definition, cam/heads is not considered a bolt on as they both touch oil.
So by that definition, cam/heads is not considered a bolt on as they both touch oil.
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Well at any point you unscrew, add a new screw or screw an existing bolt...to an internal cam install, well then it's surly a bolt-on..haha
Whos the jerk who voted yes???
Whos the jerk who voted yes???
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