Ofcourse it's not linear (ie cam profiles are eliptical), we're dealing with circular geometries, but I agree with Tinkerbell (although it pains me to admit it), the ratio of metal removed to retard conceptually is a linear measure.
Why do you suggest otherwise Adrian? What are we missing?
There is, but it is more than you've quoted.
Ball park guesses don't make for good engine building practice.
FWIW, we always set cams to the correct LCA when building engines.
This can't be done by rule of thumb.
A good example is the rule of thumb used by a certain US cam manufacturer regarding metal removed etc.
This retard rule of thumb was their recommended method of setting correct cam timing.
Needless to say, using their method exactly, the engine performed rather poorly.
Time was wasted at the customers request playing with the timing on the dyno, with no real result.
The question was asked of the cam manufacturer, & after some time, they provided us with the cam LCA's & lift @ TDC figures. We were able to set the cams precisely for the customer & with good result. (Where they ended up would have taken a very long time to arrive at on the dyno.
Though you can use rules of thumb, in this instance I disagree strongly.
Cam timing is critical & aught to be afforded the proper time & effort to get the results you're after.
Originally Posted by ProECU
Of course it's not linear (i.e. cam profiles are elliptical), we're dealing with circular geometries, but I agree with Tinkerbell (although it pains me to admit it), the ratio of metal removed to retard conceptually is a linear measure.
You didn't miss missing anything Evan; you answered your own question, and were at pains to contradict yourself.
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