This diagram shows the major cam events through one full cylinder cycle (two crank revolutions or 720 degrees), beginning at TDC firing. The exhaust lobe and valvetrain is closer to the front, and ...

While not as glamorous as other mechanical systems in the engine, the method used to drive the camshaft off the crankshaft can affect the power output, durability and reliability of an engine. That's ...

If we were to ask for a show of hands, it’s a safe bet to assume many enthusiasts would reluctantly admit that camshaft theory is one of those topics that causes more than a little consternation. You ...

A cam phaser is a sprocket which adjusts the position of an engine’s camshaft in relation to its crankshaft and is tuned with a computer-controlled servo. Camshafts control the timing of engine intake ...

When we turn the key, what happens under the hood and why? How does an automobile engine work? What is that sound we hear and the propulsion we feel when the accelerator is depressed? We know gasoline ...

Two of the most critical components that help power your car's internal combustion engine are the crankshaft and the camshaft(s). The two parts are vital for sending power to various areas of your ...

Your car's camshaft — or camshafts if your vehicle has a DOHC engine — is a vital component that plays a critical role in the internal combustion process. Its job is to synchronize the opening and ...