Benefits of Increased Area Under the Curve and Stiffer Valvetrain
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Lake Speed's Ford C3 NASCAR Engine: NEW Comp Cam! 20+ Year Old Camshaft Specs vs Current Technology
What happens here
The new camshaft designs are able to achieve a significantly larger 'area under the curve' compared to older designs, which means they can move much more air into the engine. This increased airflow is not just due to greater lift, but also due to advancements in valvetrain components. Modern engines use much stiffer rocker arms (e.g., 7/16-inch pushrods instead of 3/8-inch) and stronger valve springs, allowing for higher valve acceleration rates without causing valvetrain instability. This system provides a more stable and efficient way to open and close valves, resulting in improved performance.
Goal: Identify how modern cam designs increase airflow and the role of improved valvetrain components.
Tools and materials
- Camshaft Specification Graph N/A — Illustrating the 'area under the curve' concept
- Pen — Highlighting areas on the graph
- 7/16-inch Pushrods — Stiffer pushrods for modern valvetrains
- Stiffer Rocker Arms — Improved valvetrain stability
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