DKS Cams

[JET]

If you think about a regrind, it will never get more lift than the original. If they are using stock cams for the blank, they aren't going to work great without a larger ratio on the rocker arm to produce more effective lift.

[1ViciousGSX]

Originally Posted by JET

If you think about a regrind, it will never get more lift than the original. If they are using stock cams for the blank, they aren't going to work great without a larger ratio on the rocker arm to produce more effective lift.

Not sure if that statement is true. Think about why they are called "re-grinds". The reason for the shims is because the base circle of the cam is ground to a smaller diameter, to increase the lift of the cam in relation to the follower. If you make the base circle smaller, it makes the lobe bigger. The shims take up the difference.

[Outlaw1]

Originally Posted by 1ViciousGSX

Not sure if that statement is true. Think about why they are called "re-grinds". The reason for the shims is because the base circle of the cam is ground to a smaller diameter, to increase the lift of the cam in relation to the follower. If you make the base circle smaller, it makes the lobe bigger. The shims take up the difference.

You are correct.

[JET]

Originally Posted by 1ViciousGSX

Not sure if that statement is true. Think about why they are called "re-grinds". The reason for the shims is because the base circle of the cam is ground to a smaller diameter, to increase the lift of the cam in relation to the follower. If you make the base circle smaller, it makes the lobe bigger. The shims take up the difference.

That makes sense and would explain the shims. Hopefully they are getting them re-heat treated properly.

[riderevolution]

I would not spend the money on those cams! Pay a little more and go fp's or hks!

[1ViciousGSX]

Originally Posted by riderevolution

I would not spend the money on those cams! Pay a little more and go fp's or hks!

Agreed.