How do you degree cams?

[QWIKRNU]

Most of you know my eclipse had some major issues at the track. I was at around 8,000rpm's in 2nd and pushed the wrong shift button. Oops! I downshifted to 1st gear which caused the motor to turn about 14,000rpm's. Now #2 cyl. has 90% leakdown to the crankcase.

Anyways, I'm getting ready drop another motor in but would like to degree the cams. These were used on the last build and they sure didn't pull up top where they should perform the best. They are Brian Crower 288's. Here are the specs.

ADV DURATION DUR @ .050" LIFT (inches) LIFT (mm)
288°/288° 222°/222° .468"/.468" 11.87/11.87


After doing research on Brian Crower cams it seams they are usaully off and its highly recommended to have them degreed while the engine is out. Can someone enlighten me how this is done? Better yet, If someone can help me with this I'll by the beer. Thanks

[BlackMagic]

You'll need a cam degree kit (degree wheel, pointer, piston stop, dial indicator) and your cam card.

Its not a very complicated procedure, but it may be a bit hard to explain on the forum. Get my number from Russ and give me a call.

[QWIKRNU]

Ok, Thanks. Do you know anyone locally that sells a cam degree kit?

[yay]

im pretty sure u can buy one from any parts store, or i know like general store would have them for sure....

[BlackMagic]

Ok, Thanks. Do you know anyone locally that sells a cam degree kit?

You can borrow mine for a couple cans of Rockstar :)

...if you really feel the need to buy one, Summit sells them anywhere from $85.00-$180.00

[sr240]

already have another motor ready??

[QWIKRNU]

You can borrow mine for a couple cans of Rockstar :)

...if you really feel the need to buy one, Summit sells them anywhere from $85.00-$180.00

Let me know a good time to pick them up and I'll bring the rockstar.
Thanks, Erik

[QWIKRNU]

already have another motor ready??

I already had a spare. I'm going to run a stock motor with upgraded springs and cams. I want to see how the stock block likes nitrous. Good times!

[BlackMagic]

I already had a spare. I'm going to run a stock motor with upgraded springs and cams. I want to see how the stock block likes nitrous. Good times!

Your in Idaho right? Ill try to remember to bring it in to work tomorrow. If we dont hook up ill just leave it with Russ at KC

[QWIKRNU]

Your in Idaho right? Ill try to remember to bring it in to work tomorrow. If we dont hook up ill just leave it with Russ at KC

Yeah, I live in coeurdalene (close to atlas and seltice way). I can pick it up from your work so its not out of your way. Thanks again.

[BlackMagic]

Damn, I was running late today and totally forgot to grab it.

If your headed into the valley this weekend you can swing by and grab it, otherwise Ill bring it over next week.