Glossary / General

cam

21 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A cam is a part of the engine that helps control how the engine breathes by opening and closing the valves. Changing the cam can help the engine produce more power.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, a cam refers to the camshaft, a crucial component in an engine that controls the timing of the opening and closing of the engine's valves. Different cam profiles can significantly affect engine performance, including power output and efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"and finally the lifter fails and the engines the cam wears out because it's bouncing around in there"
Expert Car Repair Advice to Help You Cut Costs Effectively Live Answers Under The Hood show 45:09

"Just a mean cam in it. 300 horsepower."
C.R.E.A.M. #83 - Ben's Bristol Battle, Our Debut Album and VW's Secret Supercar C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 20:12

"...it turned out that so like the stock cam is a single piece like molded and then and then machined."
Tokyo Drift Lessons: Kelly’s Adventures in Japanese Car Culture and City Driving To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 21:21