If there's one way of getting automobiles to use less gas, it's by lowering their weight – and the engine is a particularly heavy part of the car. With that in mind, European researchers have now ...

Your car's camshaft — or camshafts if your vehicle has a DOHC engine — is a vital component that plays a critical role in the internal combustion process. Its job is to synchronize the opening 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 ...

It's common knowledge that most modifications made to an engine involve a tradeoff somewhere in the overall equation. You might want a higher compression ratio, but the trade-off here is a need for ...

The camshaft lobe that can break off drives the brake vacuum pump, and if the problem occurs drivers would lose power assistance and suffer reduced engine performance. The company has no reports of ...

Ultimate power begins with a properly installed camshaft. Most hot rodders understand the importance of pre-lubing and breaking in a cam during an engine's initial run-in, but before those steps are ...

When it comes to modern internal combustion engines, there are two types that dominate the industry: pushrod and overhead camshaft (OHC). While pushrod engines were the stars of the show for many ...

You ordered a custom camshaft to squeeze every last ounce of power from your engine build. But, as the professional engine builders explain, "If you don't degree in the cam, you're leaving power on ...

When it comes to upgrading small-block engines, camshafts are a popular choice for enhancing performance. Different camshaft types can significantly alter how an engine breathes and performs, offering ...