Jim wrote:
>>>.
> What if you got a 'better' cam grind that made power in a broader
>powerband? I have been wondering this
> why is the solex b cam the only one you ever hear about???
>
> Daniel 69 2000
>Give Nissan a little credit. They know how cams work too!
>>reasonable power band and torque. They did a pretty good job. The SU
>cam is smoother, however.
>..If you go with a cam with much more lift and duration, you start
>to loose lower end performance (no torque, bogs as you give it
>gas etc.) You will pick up top end though once you get into
>the power band. If you get too radical without improving the
>whole engine, you will get a big soggy overcammed mess.
>If you want a SMOOTH street motor, don't even think about a cam
>significantly more radical than a B. You won't be happy.
>Jim Tyler
>Topless Datsun
Jim, et.al.
What is the result of running Solexes with a standard cam? Would you
increase the HP and Torque in the lower, standard cam, Power band? That
is what I think I will do. I have a set of Solexes that I am going to
rebuild. I am thinking about leaving the standard cam so I retain the
drivability.
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