Let's start by talking about camshafts that are machined with built-in advance. This is common with nearly all street camshafts. The cam manufacturers know that enthusiasts tend to choose cams that ...

You will need some specialized tools to accurately degree a camshaft. These include a dial indicator with a magnetic base, a piston stop, a degree wheel, a homemade pointer, and a checking lifter.

There's a lot to do when building your own engine and some you can skip but not degreeing the camshaft isn't one! There are certain processes when building an engine that are considered as "the right ...