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If you’re building a performance engine, degreeing the camshaft is a must. As shown in the video, you need to verify the grind of the cam. If you don’t, and there’s a problem with performance later, you have only yourself to blame.
More info from Comp Cams found here: http://www.compcams.com
Thanks to Kevin Frische for his help in this video.
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Tools
Degree Wheel: http://www.compperformancegroupstores.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CC&Product_Code=4790&Category_Code=
Degree kits: http://www.compperformancegroupstores.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=SRCH&Store_Code=CC&Search=degree%20wheel
Camshaft dial indicator: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Camshaft-Dial-Indicator,9868.html?sku=58666838&utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CLK8yIqKs9ACFdgDgQod2A4MXg
Piston stop tool: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900188?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-summit-racing&gclid=CLeyq6uKs9ACFVc8gQodXmYL8Q
Related videos
Engine dissection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saPGX-1qC4M
The #FairmontProject series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
#DarkMatterPikachu on the Dyno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UADOHm6-BJc
Engine Balancing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjuGkXpha8Q
Engine Details
Displacement: 363cid
The Block: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Block%20Kits/KITSBK-29
The Crank: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Clearance/PBM85207
The Heads: https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6049-X302
Compression: 8.9:1
The Cam: Comp Cams custom grind: 222@.050″ 222@.050 .357″lobe lift .571″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) .351″ lobe lift .562″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) 114º separation 4ºadvance
Modified: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
The Carburetor: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/demon/mighty_demon/parts/5402020BT
The Distributor: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/distributors/ford/parts/8582
The Ignition: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/ignitions/street_and_strip/parts/6462
The turbo Kit: http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/
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Excellent !
Thanks for a GREAT video and explaining the what's and why's of cam timing and why you degree your cam. I just spent 3 days trying to get mine degreed in correctly. I kept having issues with my readings. Finally figured out a good place to setup my dial indicator. This is my first performance engine build so I am really trying to pay attention to everything I do as I assemble the engine.
Your the first to explain why the zeroing of the cam wheel is affected by the tdc dwell. While this seems obvious it was the missing link for me. I kind of figure if you can learn even one thing in a video it's a great thing. Thanks.
What is it with old guys being incapable of ACTUALLY explaining what they’re doing. They just throw numbers and jargon out and its confusing for someone who doesnt know what youre saying!
I have built plenty of motors and dont see the this as being critical unless you have an after market cam sprocket that isnt marked. I guess its possible for the pin to be out of place slightly but i would have a serious doubt that the cam would be far enough off to move it an entire tooth so you are really i guess checking if its a cam worth keeping or returning. Personally i would put some faith in todays technology to produce more accurate cams than they use to when timing a cam was more important.
Remake the video with just the older guy talking. Younger guy is freaking annoying.
First time building my ls2 and was completely stumped and the cam spec sheet was confusing as hell. Found this video after an hour of trying… this video was super easy to understand and got it timed perfectly to spec the first try. Great video!
thank you, guys. helped me a lot!
Are your key ways keeping you from being spot on?
great video
I dont understand how moving the crank sprocket changes the timing if the crank and cam are in the same position
Wutta ya mean just a couple degree's off ? What's all them tools n equipment for? you messed up Buddy 😂
I wish a mechanic in Australia could take this much interest in timing a V6 engine
Why number two cylinder?
This was great to actually see first hand what one need to do when the numbers do not match the cam card, thank you!
Have watched several. But this was really informative thank you
You guys failed to explain the benefits of retarding and advancing a cam. Retarded is low end power. Great for trucks and big blocks.Advanced is upper end power. Good for cars and small blocks. This video on how to degree a cam is way more detailed. https://youtu.be/HCJpdEez318
Awesome video. Its not as complicated as some may believe. Follow his step by step explanation and you may be pleasantly surprised. Its a necessary step in building and engine. As opposed to just assembling a bunch of parts. 🤙ðŸÂ»🤙ðŸÂ»
Great show. Where can I get the camshaft lobe tool your guest used to measure the lift of the camshaft?
Amazing!!!!
great video and analogy like he said! Thanks for sharing Eric!
everything points to kojacs gauge is 1 degree off .
Eric: "Isn't that how we learn though? You don't forget when it's the hard way".
Brilliant! Absolutely true!
Later in life people look at you and think you never make mistakes. Well ya did once upon a time!
Am I the only one who noticed these two idiots are doing this on number 2 cyl instead on number 1 cylinder
How about a 4v? Building my cobra and I dont want to pay someone because I want to learn. But I have a clean used cam from a buddy out of a couple year older car with more duration but I dont have all the specs like provided on that comp cam paper how would I go about
Nice job Kevin. Thanks ETCG.
GREAT VIDEO,2 THUMBS UP
Now do it on a 5.0 Coyote.