RE: Cam Advancing - the Full Monty

[quattro <quattro@acacianet.com>]

<	It can definitely be different.  I have several cam gears, and there
<are
<differeces.  If I align the gears on the camshaft keyway slot, there is a
<difference of as much as 1/2 tooth between them.  So the initial starting
<point can be different by 1/2 tooth....

That is why you must have the cam 'degreed' in the target engine, otherwise you are just guessing about cam timing. Reputable perf engine shops always degree the cam when changing cams, gears, etc. It's critical for optimal perf, IMFO.

-glen