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Old 06-18-2014, 07:47 AM
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The bigger the cam, the more overlap it has. The more overlap, the less efficient the engine is at lower rpms. As Scott says, you can get "the buck" if they are too inefficient and you also get a "dirty" idle quality, along with softer power on the bottom end and mid range.
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