Thanks, Grumpy and Rick. You guy helped me a lot. It's good to have someone share their knowledge. I'll keep you guy updated on this project for a final outcome. Rick, I like both your programs. lol. I have papers all over my desk. Hope you're doing good to Grumpy.you can also install the cam at split overlap or retarded 4 degrees, from the dot to dot location, this reduces the effective compression marginally and raises the whole power band about 200 rpm.(both factors should help your engines power band and reduce the engines tendency toward detonation.)
a bit of reading helps
checking piston to valve clearances
this is an old post I got asked to repost, naturally the first step is to install and correctly degree in your cam, http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/measuring-piston-dome-volume.17255/...garage.grumpysperformance.com
quench & squish
quench area: http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/ ... index.html http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/techa ... index.html http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/squishcalc1.html http://www.klotzlube.com/techsheet.asp?ID=87 ]read thru these threads also[/b]...garage.grumpysperformance.com
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/the-ideal-cam-lca.2782/#post-7433
dynamic vs static compression
its obvious some of the guys on this site need to understand the difference between static and dynamic compression ratios, and that's understandable as its a difficult concept to grasp at first. your engines tendency to get into detonation is the result of higher effective compression that the...garage.grumpysperformance.com
how your cam LSA effects your compression ,torque , DCR
TIGHTER 104-110 LSA tend to increase scavenging efficincy but at the cost of less smooth idle LSA lobe separation angle is locked into the cam when its ground and can not change, if its ground at 110,degrees or 114 degrees it will stay that figure and LCA lobe center angle, can be...garage.grumpysperformance.com
The Mechanics of Adv/Ret a Camshaft ?
Without getting into the $150 and up range for timing gears and chain. There seems to be only two ways to adjust the timing for under $75, the crank gear can have several keyways or you can drill the cam gear and use bushings. Pulling the crank gear would be alot more of a pain to change, than...garage.grumpysperformance.com