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To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: performance cams
From: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 20:29:33 -0400
Hi,

I'm currently rebuilding an engine for my spit and I was measuring the cam
lift today with a caliper, one of the lobes is clearly worn and has about
.009 in. less lift than the others,  I believe that this amount of wear and
the fact that the lobe seems to have most of the metal treatment worn off
of it is probably call for replacement.  I am considering installing one of
the mild street performance cams, does anyone have any experience with
these?  Almost every vendor sells a "street" cam, and I was wondering if it
really gives any benefit with a mostly stock engine.  My engine has 9:1
compression, a Crane ignition and will probably get a weber carb
eventually.  Any thoughs or first hand knowledge would be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks,
Glenn
'79 Spit



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