Camshaft Duration Calculator

Calculate cam timing events and overlap.

Intake Valve Events

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Exhaust Valve Events

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Industry standard is @ 0.050" lift

Cam Profile Guidelines

ApplicationDuration @.050"LSA
Stock/Mild190-210°112-116°
Street Performance210-230°110-114°
Street/Strip230-250°108-112°
Race250-270°106-110°
All-Out Race270°+104-108°

LSA Effects

  • Wider LSA (112-116°) - Smoother idle, better vacuum, emissions friendly
  • Tighter LSA (106-110°) - More overlap, lopey idle, peaky power
  • Advancing cam - More low-end torque, earlier powerband
  • Retarding cam - More top-end power, later powerband