 Would it offer any benefits?, Grinding or shaving the Empty spaces on Camshafts? |
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 Feb 15, 2009 - 11:10 PM
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Ive got a question would grinding the empty areas of the stock camshaft that have no really connection or pivotal points offer any benefits? I mean it would reduce weight and therefore rotational mass wouldnt that improve performance and efficiency? or would it just serve to weaken the shaft altogether?
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Feb 15, 2009 - 11:17 PM
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i doubt it. wouldn't be worth the loss in strength.
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Feb 16, 2009 - 1:26 AM
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I think it would be a lot of work for something you probably won't be able to feel. you'd be better with a set of lightweight rods.
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Feb 16, 2009 - 1:32 AM
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if you are considering this on a stock camshaft...you aren't anywhere near close to making "ltw" camshafts worth anything
and this is not a practical "weight reduction" modification. This post has been edited by playr158: Feb 16, 2009 - 1:35 AM |
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Feb 18, 2009 - 7:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '07 From Greece Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It's not just about reducing weight. The camshafts need to be properly balanced and i think grinding would affect that. Other than weaken them..
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