cam timing?

grncivicdhr · #1 03-02-2003, 09:08 PM

what will adjusting my cam timing on my 97 civic ex really do.? it has intake header and exhaust. i understand that the aem cam gear i have is lighter but why would i make any advancments or retard any given amount of degrees?

jcrx · #2 03-02-2003, 09:20 PM

You can advance it and maybe see minor gain,but really there is no need for a cam gear on a sohc,since the timing can be adjusted at the distibutor.

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