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How Much Cam Can a Carbureted 350 Run and Still Pass Smog?

estech Automotive’s Norm Brandes says compression ratio, idle vacuum, cam duration, and cam lobe-separation angle (LSA) all determine whether your motor will be clean out the exhaust. Note that some states also have a

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