This is the camshaft, or simply, the cam. From the look of the lobes, which are also called eccentrics, you can see why we sometimes call the cam a bumpstick. In a single-cam engine with two valves ...

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 ...

If we were to ask for a show of hands, it’s a safe bet to assume many enthusiasts would reluctantly admit that camshaft theory is one of those topics that causes more than a little consternation. You ...

A cam phaser is a sprocket which adjusts the position of an engine’s camshaft in relation to its crankshaft and is tuned with a computer-controlled servo. Camshafts control the timing of engine intake ...

Less maintenance and a smoother operation are just a few benefits of running hydraulic lifters in engines, which is why just ...

There is so much going on with internal combustion engines (ICEs) these days, it can give you a headache just reading about them. That's why we do the research for you and then cram it into bite-size ...

Making Mustangs stronger by way of performing a cylinder heads, camshaft(s), and intake manifold swap has a long history with our Mustang hobby. Yes, the infamous HCI," exchange is a tried-and-true ...

Maybe you're one of those drivers who loves to tinker around under the hood. Perhaps, instead, you feel safer hurrying off to a professional whenever something seems amiss. You don't need to be an ...