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  • #16
    Torque converter--> basically is a clutch for an automatic. The shaft coming in (from the crank" is attached to a "plate" that spins your fluid in turn spinning another "plate" which is attached to your drive shaft. The higher the stall # the more rpms it has to be turning to get full efficiency.

    This is a gross over simplification it is actually much more complicated, I am just trying to give you an idea of how it works and what it is.

    Cam, Camshaft--> A cam is a stick or rod that has off set lobes at regular intervals, it is driven by the crankshaft via a chain, belt, or gear. The job is to open and close a valve at specific rotation in relation to the crank, which is holding the rods and pistons. That way your valves know when to open and shut.

    Again this is a simplification; it is for motors like ours, overhead cams do the same job but are a little different.

    Cost, I have no idea, either one will be in the hundreds but less than a thousand I would think.

    I was told on this board you do not have to remove the motor to do a cam swap. I don't see how but I was told only the things on the front of the motor have to be removed, and the heads I think, or maybe just part of the valve train?

    Any way where's Magnus I think he was the one who posted that.
    I have made a lot of money in my life, most of which I spent on cars and women.<p>The rest I have blown.

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    • #17
      I'm moving this to general tech.

      When doing a cam install the motor can stay in the car, the radiator shrowd just has to come off so you can pull the radiator forward a little, that's it.
      Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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      • #18
        <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Jason Morgan:
        [img]graemlins/toto.gif[/img]

        here is sime info for all you M5 guys

        YOU CAN NOT PUT A TORQUE CONVERTER IN YOUR CAR
        <hr></blockquote>

        DAMN!

        I ordered 3 of them since they seem to be working so well for some people :(

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        • #19
          <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MustangEater8251:


          DAMN!

          I ordered 3 of them since they seem to be working so well for some people :(
          <hr></blockquote>

          [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] I hope your joking lol
          <a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/maniacls1\" target=\"_blank\"><b>2001 Firehawk #155 of 504 -M6</b></a><br />437 RWHP / 404 RWTQ -Dynojet (heads/cam)<br />12.34 @114 mph 1.7 60\' (bolt-ons only)<br />12.47 @116 mph 2.0 60\' (street tires, heads/cam)

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          • #20
            Okay, now I messed up when I posted what is a stall converter what does it do how much does it cost how much to install in a 97 m5 3.8, I ment for thatlast part to go at the end of what does a CAM do and how much for one to be installed in a 97 m5 3.8

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            • #21
              Like David said, check out HowStuffWorks:
              http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft.htm
              http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

              Matt

              [ February 24, 2003: Message edited by: 98Camaro3.8 ]</p>
              Matt
              1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
              Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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              • #22
                Okay, now that I figured out what a cam and how it works is, what kind should I get, I am going to get a nitrous oxide system later on like maybe in the summer, what kind of cam should I get I know most people get theirs from comp cams I need to know which one to get and how much it will cost and how much power it will give me.

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                • #23
                  go to www.HowStuffWorks.com It has a nice little internal engine section that tells how it all works.
                  - Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>

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