It's common knowledge that most modifications made to an engine involve a tradeoff somewhere in the overall equation. You might want a higher compression ratio, but the trade-off here is a need for ...

If we were to ask for a show of hands, it’s a safe bet to assume many enthusiasts would reluctantly admit that camshaft theory is one of those topics that causes more than a little consternation. You ...

Your car's camshaft — or camshafts if your vehicle has a DOHC engine — is a vital component that plays a critical role in the internal combustion process. Its job is to synchronize the opening and ...

"Making metal" signifies finding metallic flakes in engine oil, indicating internal wear; ferrous (magnetic) metal is particularly serious, often pointing to costly failures of rotating parts like ...

If there's one way of getting automobiles to use less gas, it's by lowering their weight – and the engine is a particularly heavy part of the car. With that in mind, European researchers have now ...

When the function of a camshaft(s) is explained to non-mechanically-inclined types, it's sometimes referred to as the "brain" of an engine. Most engines will live their entire lives with the stock cam ...

Like most things we're not familiar with, many look at degreeing a camshaft as some sort of black magic voodoo that only the most expensive of engine builders in brightly lit "clean rooms" know how to ...

When rebuilding an engine, there are multitudes of parts to remove, clean, inspect, and potentially replace. A surprising number can often be reused, including the brain of the engine: the camshaft.

When it comes to upgrading small-block engines, camshafts are a popular choice for enhancing performance. Different camshaft types can significantly alter how an engine breathes and performs, offering ...