Understanding Camshafts | Camshaft Basics | Camshaft Design
Understanding Camshafts. Camshaft Basics From the February, 2009 issue of Chevy High Performance By Bob Mehlhoff . It's Greek jargon, or street parlance to the rest of the world, but it often defines us. Whether we're talking about axle ratios, compression, carburetor size, timing, or e.t.'s, our hot-rod language sets us apart.