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Old 01-26-2006   #13
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Re: DKS Cams

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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.
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