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What is a intake cam?

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17y ago
Updated: 4/28/2022

In a dual overhead cam (DOHC, twin cam, etc.) engine, the intake cam is the camshaft contolling the intake valves. Thus the opperation of the exhaust valves is left to the exhaust cam.

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