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More Power from a Neutered California 3rd Gen

Discussion in '3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997' started by tinkerinWstuff, Jan 31, 2011.

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  1. tinkerinWstuff

    tinkerinWstuff Administrator Staff Member

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    I think you meant cam height or some variation of the same?

    I doubt that most of the emissions EVAP stuff has much if any affect on the HP or Torque. Kind of like the PAIR system - very little affect if any on performance, just more complication.
     
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    No, I meant the timing of the cams as in 10 degrees before TDC, ect. There are aftermarket cams that you can adjust that can offset the actual timing and yes, it just makes things more complicated.

    You'd be surprised how much adjusting really needs to be done by simply putting an aftermarket exhaust system on, even if it's just a slipper exhaust. These engines these days are designed down to the last fraction of a degree internally with the intake and exhaust ports, diameter of the ports themselves, and sizes of the valves. Their all not the same size on different models because each combination creates a different output.

    They took the joy out of motorcycles when they went all scientific on their approach on how to make it more fun to ride.
     
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    you said cam timing, and you said valve clearance. I think you meant cam timing and lift, not clearance. The valve clearances are the same.

    And to your most recent post; I agree that the engineering and science that goes into these machines is far more advanced than many may realize. It's that much more important to use a dyno to verify results if you feel the need to dick around with a machine designed by teams of engineers.
     
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    Agreed, Tink. And yes, I mixed my words... thanks for the clarification :)
     
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    Bad student...........you get a "D" on your communication skills...... back to english 100 .....
     
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