Sound difference between hydraulic vs solid camshafts

[vector1]

solid--tap harumpa tap harumpa tap

hydraulic--harumpa harumpa harumpa

[patrickt]

Remember, for most of us, these are just toys. Grown up versions of the Hot Wheels cars we played with as kids. If you look at it that way, then you don't spec your car to squeeze every last ounce of power or performance or mechanical efficiency out of it. I chose the old SFT cam of mine because I like the noise it makes, leather because I like the smell, six-pin drives because I like the looks of them when I pull the wheels. These cars are nothing more than fun little diversions -- just treat them that way.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Remember, for most of us, these are just toys. Grown up versions of the Hot Wheels cars we played with as kids. If you look at it that way, then you don't spec your car to squeeze every last ounce of power or performance or mechanical efficiency out of it. I chose the old SFT cam of mine because I like the noise it makes, leather because I like the smell, six-pin drives because I like the looks of them when I pull the wheels. These cars are nothing more than fun little diversions -- just treat them that way.

This post adds absolutely nothing to this thread.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

This post adds absolutely nothing to this thread.

No, my post is directly on point. FR65 is considering making a decision based on the sound of a component. You only do that with your toys. Fortunately, that's perfectly acceptable here... and I politely pointed that out.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No, my post is directly on point. FR65 is considering making a decision based on the sound of a component. You only do that with your toys. Fortunately, that's perfectly acceptable here... and I politely pointed that out.

FR65's question is about the sound difference of two types of cams. "You only do that with toys" is off-point.....again.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

FR65's question is about the sound difference of two types of cams. "You only do that with toys" is off-point.....again.

No it's not. Note Blykins response of "you need the hydraulic cam." The whole point of this hobby is that these are toys -- it's not what you need, but rather what you want. Just like being stuck inside of Mobile (with the Memphis blues again).

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No it's not. Note Blykins response of "you need the hydraulic cam." The whole point of this hobby is that these are toys -- it's not what you need, but rather what you want. Just like being stuck inside of Mobile (with the Memphis blues again).

Sound check please. Testing 1, 2, 3.

Vector1's response was on point. Yours? Not.

[blykins]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No it's not. Note Blykins response of "you need the hydraulic cam." The whole point of this hobby is that these are toys -- it's not what you need, but rather what you want. Just like being stuck inside of Mobile (with the Memphis blues again).

My job is to make qualifications based on the customer's testimony, then build the engine.

Pete and I have talked many times, and although he hasn't ordered an engine yet, he has emphasized the need for durability, reliability, and the ability to drive long stretches at a time while cruising.

My recommendation would be the hydraulic roller...since it's a little more than a "toy" with this type of reasoning.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

This post adds absolutely nothing to this thread.

But that's how you get to 14,399 posts-silly!!

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by vector1

solid--tap harumpa tap harumpa tap

hydraulic--harumpa harumpa harumpa

Actually - I like this comparison. And then you can throw in mild steel tubing headers and end up with.

solids -- tap-ping-harumpa tap-ping-harumpa tap-ping-harumpa

hydraulics -- ping-harumpa ping-harumpa ping-harumpa

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by DanEC

Actually - I like this comparison. And then you can throw in mild steel tubing headers and end up with.

solids -- tap-ping-harumpa tap-ping-harumpa tap-ping-harumpa

hydraulics -- ping-harumpa ping-harumpa ping-harumpa

Ah yes the sound of a 60's muscle car...LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!