Wood 9 cam/shim gap setting issues.
#1
Just need to clarify and get a little input from those that have run high performance cams. I picked up a set of Wood 9's from a trusted forum member and installed them last night. I'm used to the .004-.006 specs on the stock gap and when I installed these and torqued everything down the intake was.007 and exhaust was .009.
Paperwork didn't come with so I just want to get a warm fuzzy from those that have run them or something similar and see what range I am safe to operate in.
If this info helps in your advice the bike is running a 11.5:1 CP piston, Big Gun CDI, and a Big Gun Race series full exhaust. Or will be anyway. I haven't cranked it with the new piston yet. A couple of hours away still...
Paperwork didn't come with so I just want to get a warm fuzzy from those that have run them or something similar and see what range I am safe to operate in.
If this info helps in your advice the bike is running a 11.5:1 CP piston, Big Gun CDI, and a Big Gun Race series full exhaust. Or will be anyway. I haven't cranked it with the new piston yet. A couple of hours away still...
#3
Vic, to tell you the truth, I like even more gap. I try to set all my motors up around .010 to .012. Makes me feel a little better with more gap. I can tell you that we are looking for .006 and .008 minimum on our BIGGEST custom cams. Obviously the cams we're using are huge lift-long duration cams in combination with 13:1 - 15:1 pistons.
I'm sure you are fine, but wanted you to see the other end of the spectrum.
I'm sure you are fine, but wanted you to see the other end of the spectrum.
#4
Ace - Just got your pm, didn't see the thread. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
I think it is ok. I am looking for .009 on intake and .012 on Exhaust usually but I think you are in the zone of acceptability. I would check your clearance now and then.
It could have been a lot worse [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Ron
I think it is ok. I am looking for .009 on intake and .012 on Exhaust usually but I think you are in the zone of acceptability. I would check your clearance now and then.
It could have been a lot worse [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Ron
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