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Subject:Re: lifters for new engine?
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Tue, 25 Mar 2003 06:20:28 EST

In a message dated 3/24/2003 3:14:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> <<<Mr Lilleys cam has about 8 degrees increased duration and NO increase in 
> lift at the cam  It is after all a stock cam reground to different specs >>>
> 
> 
> That is NOT the truth Mr. Donalds...
> 
> 
> While it is a stock cam IT DOES HAVE increased lift at the cam... also an 
> increase in duration.
> 

       How do you get more lift by regrinding the stock cam. � Does not 
regrinding take metal off thereby reducing the lift ?� All that can be 
changed by regrinding is the duration.� Unless of course you welded on some 
new material before regrinding.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
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