Glossary / Engine

cams

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Cams are parts in the engine that help open and close the valves, which lets air in and exhaust out. Changing them can make the engine work better.

Technical Definition

Cams, or camshafts, control the opening and closing of the engine's valves, influencing the engine's performance characteristics. Upgrading or changing cams can lead to improved power and efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"[1594.2s] I don't know if it's displacement. [1595.0s] They said it's cams for sure. [1596.3s] Cams and turbos, I think. [1597.5s] Inner coolers, turbos and cams."
An American at Monza, a Collection of Collections, and Wicked Snails Bring a Trailer Podcast 26:35

"red line that's set based on what my current setup is with these cams and everything is sort of like set up for this thing"
A New Ferrari For The People, Project Car Downdate, and More - DWA! Podcast Ep. #937 Driving While Awesome 08:29

"...the cams on the 11 Rams, those two 5.7 engines had bad cams in them. Of course the country, a lot of cams were being replaced."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - February 21, 2026 - Hour 1 - When Is Enough, Enough? Knowing When to Walk Away from a Repair Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 20:02