Will a 24v cam work in a 3rd gen

[TGerhardt]

After talking to a custom cam builder, it sounds like i could take a 24v cam and put it in my common rail. He said that the exhaust is 10 degrees advanced from ours. I know i won't gain much if this is true, but just an idea. Any one know if it will work?

 

[nickleinonen]

i think PDR has tried it before? i don't remember what the results were...

 

[OPoole]

Have you looked into F1 diesel Helix 2 cam?

F1diesel.com

 

[TGerhardt]

Yes I have looked at those cams. I am just looking to see if I can gain a bit of what they offer with a stock cam. What I understand is that the common rail cam is restricted for emissions. Just saving a buck, looking at the option, not decided yet. I know it would be smarter to go with one of those cams.

 

[OPoole]

If you need a stock 98. 5-02 cam i have a few in great shape. .

 

[TGerhardt]

I can get one, Im just wandering if its gona help spool the turbo better than the stock kinda like a custom grind would. I know Im not gona get the best results that a custom cam would give, but maybe get a bit more out of the 24v cam then the common rail cam.

 

[betterthanstock]

Cam timing affects torque curve, low end vs high end. What are you after? Economy, max power, low end torque? No, you can't have 'em all.

 

[OT-OF-HERE!!]

2nd gen cam in 3rd gen truck

Yep, it works. That's what my Maxspool is. After degreeing in, it took a

-9* key. This cam performs outstanding. COMP461 over on Comp Diesel Forum sells them.

 

[TGerhardt]

Cam timing affects torque curve, low end vs high end. What are you after? Economy, max power, low end torque? No, you can't have 'em all.

Im after max power. I know I will gain it better with a custom cam

Yep, it works. That's what my Maxspool is. After degreeing in, it took a

-9* key. This cam performs outstanding. COMP461 over on Comp Diesel Forum sells them.

What do you mean on degreeing it?

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Degreeing a cam is basically setting it in relation to the crank, but doing it precisely using a dial indicator & degree wheel. Yeah you can just go with the stock position but then you wouldn't be taking into account imperfect machine tolerances, gear lash, or going with the optimal cam position for efficiency/power (which for some is not dead center with crank position, ie have it a little advanced). I've never degreed a cam but if you're looking to optimize your setup I think it's worthwhile.

 

[TGerhardt]

So where can I find the information on setting a cam at. This would really help.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Googly



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