How to choose a camshaft

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(Solid vs. hydraulic camshaft)
(Narrower LSA:)
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====Narrower LSA:====
 
====Narrower LSA:====
 
A narrower LSA will ''increase'' overlap.  This has a tendency to reduce engine output at lower RPM and increase engine output at higher RPM.  A narrower LSA tend to make more peak power but a little less average power.  
 
A narrower LSA will ''increase'' overlap.  This has a tendency to reduce engine output at lower RPM and increase engine output at higher RPM.  A narrower LSA tend to make more peak power but a little less average power.  
*Moves torque to higher RPM
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*Moves torque to lower RPM
 
*Increases maximum torque
 
*Increases maximum torque
 
*Narrow power band
 
*Narrow power band

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