Likes the title says. what are cams? what do they do and should i get them?

 

I had a bunch written.... but this is easier lol
http://www.howstuffworks.com/camshaft.htm

 

thanks... does it make a big difference and woould u recommend it?

 

Isn't cams is for cameras?...lol

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZpBaLej9tE


if i can get my camero like this that would be awesome... i know its gonna take some cash though

 

replacing the camshaft is almost always going to give some pretty big power numbers. but you want to make sure you have all of your supporting mods in place first: headers, intake, full exhaust.....

 

Not to dissuade you from working on your "camero" or anything... but if you have to ask "wat" cams are, you probably shouldn't be attempting any power mods on your own yet. If you want more power, take it to a good shop, and and follow their recommendations. If you want DIY mods, start smaller. MUCH smaller. Gotta walk before you can run!

 

thanks for the advice guys. so far i have an intake and exhaust in place and wen i get my car alll fixed uip i hope to put in headers soon. is there anything else i should be putting in before i have a camshaft in there?

 

well lets be clear. you already have a camshaft in there. you would be replacing it. and yes, its one of the last mods u do to an NA car. go look at the 4th gen sticky "basic modifications tech".

 

if your planning to make your car like that one in the video you have a lot, and i don't use that term lightly, a lot of money and time and resources. good luck with that tho =P like i say if you got the money go for it! nothing is impossible i guess =P