Ever hear of an adjustable cam sprocket ?
'Vario-cam' or something close  to that is in the back of my mind.

enables you to advance or retard cam timing in small increments.
this might be one possibly route to a solution for you.

lowering compression ratio could possibly help, but that's harder to change
of course.

Scott
www.turobvans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:20 AM
Subject: TIICO/ABA engine question

> Folks,
>
> Does anyone know how the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam?  Does anyone
> have the specs, like lift, duration etc?
>
> I'm trying to analyze ways to increase torque and bottom end power of the
> ABA.
>
> --
> Chris S.
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