So, after all that work - and possibly expense - what difference - good or bad - did you notice in how the engine ran? Thanks. (A fellow old Volvo owner.)
I think it was well worth the effort! (and the cam was only $50) There are two main differences. The engine revs more freely. It is very noticeable. If you have a manual transmission car it’s something you should definitely consider. On the downside my idle is less smooth, but it was never terribly smooth to begin with. Also it’s a small thing but after adjusting the valves and installing new hushers the engine sounded a lot less “tractor” like.
The B Cam for the Red Block has a slight overlap so the idle has a slight lope. If you want a silky smooth idle this cam is not for you, but the engine has been running great since the swap.
Is it completely unreasonable to want to just 'skip' the whole shim business? I am doing this for the first time, in my mind a "b" cam will have more push, so my old shims should suffice? Am I a terrible person for thinking this?
I would at least do the measurements. It only takes a few extra minutes. Then you can decide if it’s absolutely necessary to re-shim them. (Almost certainly not). Then you can always put the right shims in next time you do a timing belt or something if you feel like it.
I really appreciate this video but my man... Why in the hell would you call calipers micrometers?? They don't even measure in microns. Holy shit that irritates me.
I was going to measure mine but I might just end up buying new shim cause like I am 100% sure it needs it. Its been like 251,000 miles lol.
So, after all that work - and possibly expense - what difference - good or bad - did you notice in how the engine ran? Thanks. (A fellow old Volvo owner.)
I think it was well worth the effort! (and the cam was only $50)
There are two main differences. The engine revs more freely. It is very noticeable. If you have a manual transmission car it’s something you should definitely consider. On the downside my idle is less smooth, but it was never terribly smooth to begin with.
Also it’s a small thing but after adjusting the valves and installing new hushers the engine sounded a lot less “tractor” like.
@@oldvolvos Thanks. Yes, a valve adjustment and new hushers can do wonders to quiet these engines down.
Car was running very rough at the end of the video.
The B Cam for the Red Block has a slight overlap so the idle has a slight lope. If you want a silky smooth idle this cam is not for you, but the engine has been running great since the swap.
Is it completely unreasonable to want to just 'skip' the whole shim business? I am doing this for the first time, in my mind a "b" cam will have more push, so my old shims should suffice? Am I a terrible person for thinking this?
I would at least do the measurements. It only takes a few extra minutes. Then you can decide if it’s absolutely necessary to re-shim them. (Almost certainly not). Then you can always put the right shims in next time you do a timing belt or something if you feel like it.
@@oldvolvos they were all a snug .016. So I just went with it. Big improvement over m cam. Sadly I’m already wanting more. Lol
I really appreciate this video but my man... Why in the hell would you call calipers micrometers?? They don't even measure in microns. Holy shit that irritates me.
If only my language was as precise as a high quality screw gauge micrometer.
People who get this mad over someone using the wrong word is so funny. Worlds pettiest dude
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