Cam specifications aren’t as straightforward as they seem! The team demonstrates how three similar cams can perform in distinct ways due to cam-lobe intensity, which focuses on the lobe's shape from the base circle to the nose. So, what sets apart a standard cam from a high-intensity and a low-shock cam? And how do you choose the right one for your needs?
Show
Engine Masters
Episode
S08E07
Air Date
May 05, 2023
Season 8 Episodes
S08E01
Air-to-Air Intercooler, Now With CO2!!
S08E02
High vs. Low Injectors
S08E03
Tank Testing for Air-to-Water Intercoolers
S08E04
The Throttle-Body Throwdown!
S08E05
Bellmouth Power
S08E06
Sequential vs. Batch Fire EFI
S08E07
One Cam, Three Ways
S08E08
Straight Talk About Spark Plugs
S08E09
Exhaust Tech: Header Primary Length
S08E10
Cams: How Small Is Too Small?
S08E11
When Headers Don't Matter
S08E12
Big-Block Chevy Dual Plane Shootout!
S08E13
The Weight of Oil
S08E14
Keep Your Fuel Cool!!
S08E15
The Surprising Findings of the Air Filter Shootout
S08E16
Proper Pushrods & Sufficient Springs
S08E17
The Nitrous Plate Debate
S08E18
BBF Intake Manifold Comparison
S08E19
Heat Management
S08E20
A Study in O2 Sensors and AFR Readings
S08E21
Controlling the Hit
S08E22
BIG CFM Shootout
S08E23
Sniper 2 the Rescue
S08E24
Port v Plate Nitrous Injection
S08E25
The Exhaust Duration Equation
S08E26
Header Science: Step vs. Merge