Does anyone have any detailed pictures of the stock FN2 cams and the FD2 cams, also any details of what makes them different. I have seen some owners get great gains from the FD2 cams, I am just trying to work out why, and what the difference is between the two.
Dont quote me on this however I think its mainly the lift and duration of the cam profiles thats different. The FD2 allow the valves to stay open longer to allow for more air and a higher compression? Im not 100% ure so dont quote
Best listen to someone with alot more knowledge than me
Dont think changing the cams can have affect the compression ratio but I could be wrong.
Im guessing the cam lobes on the FD2 are different shapes hence opening valves differently but wanted someone in the know to confirm this and show me a picture.
the tsx has the largest exhaust cam (primary aka non-vtec & vtec lobes) the '06 tsx has the largest intake cam (primary) its believed the vtec is the same exact vtec lobe as the PRC type r cams
I'm no expert but in terms of engine performance there are 3 variables that a camshaft can provide:
The length of time the valves stay open to admit/expel fuel, air and exhaust gasses
The height the valve open to (obviously higher lift allows gasses to enter and leave more rapidly);
How rapidly the valve lifts from its closed to open position.
I imagine that compared to FN2 cams, the FD2 cams provide a bit more lift and duration and they may also be a bit more aggressive (ie more rapid opening) in their operation
The difference is in duration. You won't measure anything different even with a vernier. You need to rig them up with a dial plate and dti.
A lot of aftermarket cams give many alternatives but the difference is measured in duration only. Longer being the more lairy. Check out the HKS options for say a Supra or GTR and you get the idea.
You may be surprised, but that isn't strictly true.
The compression ratio can be thought about in two ways. There's the "static" compression ratio which is calculated form the swept volume and clearance volume, then there is the "effective" or "dynamic" compression ratio which is what the engine actually "sees".
The effective or dynamic compression ratio can change significantly accoring to the opening period of the valves (camshaft duration). In principle, the longer duration camshafts you have the more the effective compression ratio will drop, hence there is a need to raise the static compression ratio to compensate.
Hope this helps
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