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Old 02-05-2007, 09:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Pointless?

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Old 02-05-2007, 10:13 PM   #2 (permalink)
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No. You can advance or retard your cams. It has to be machined to fit.
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Old 02-05-2007, 10:36 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Couldn't you just do that with the distributor??
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Old 02-05-2007, 11:07 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The distributor only affects ignition timing with respect to piston position in the cylinder. Advancing or retarding the camshafts affects valve opening and closing in relation to piston position in the cylinder.
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great info
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The distributor only affects ignition timing with respect to piston position in the cylinder. Advancing or retarding the camshafts affects valve opening and closing in relation to piston position in the cylinder.
Just the answer I was looking for.
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