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Old 09-25-2015, 07:08 PM   #299 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BabyDiesel View Post
To do it rightish, yes. BUT! I can retard the intake cam and it will have a similar effect. I will lose torque and horsepower in the lower rpms and gain mechanical efficiency. Upper rpm power will be higher as this allows better breathing.

I need to post the simulations Hardline did for me at TeamZX2. They tell a remarkable story of what could be possible with a certain engine build.
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Oh so you have to regrind the cam.
This part was about running a single intake valve system.

As far as the Atkinson Cycle I think it would be worth looking into?

Cam gears are cheap.
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