This diagram shows the major cam events through one full cylinder cycle (two crank revolutions or 720 degrees), beginning at TDC firing. The exhaust lobe and valvetrain is closer to the front, and ...

A camshaft uses egg-shaped “cams” to open and close engine valves (one cam per valve), while a crankshaft converts “cranks” (the up/down motion of the pistons) to rotational motion. Located in the ...

Thumb through the pages of any performance magazine and you'll find it all over the place--camshaft lingo. Lift, duration, base circle, dual-pattern, overlap, rocker-arm ratio; whether you're new to ...

Allegro MicroSystems has released two automotive magnetic sensors, one for crankshafts and one for camshafts, both using the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect. Although both come in a simple ...

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 ...

The camshaft is essential to an engine's operation and efficiency in the intricate world of automobile engineering. Engine enthusiasts and professionals often ask, "What is a camshaft ?". This ...

Let's start by talking about camshafts that are machined with built-in advance. This is common with nearly all street camshafts. The cam manufacturers know that enthusiasts tend to choose cams that ...

Two of the most critical components that help power your car's internal combustion engine are the crankshaft and the camshaft(s). The two parts are vital for sending power to various areas of your ...