I was reading an article the other day about how some tuners of, for example, gen III chevy small blocks would change the firing order with the use of a different cam. Even if all the lift and duration stayed stock but the firing order was different they would gain something like 10-15 hp (depending on how good their intake was). What do you guys think about this? I'm not sure any cams out there for the Z do this?

Matt

 

no one?

 

You'd have to change more than just the cams...

...try the crankshaft as well.

(However, since it WAS posted on the Internet, it must be true!)

 

^you need to watch some Horse Power TV on Spike.

I only seen this working on old chevy V8s and they do gain hp and the sound is different.

 

I'm sure the ECU would have a fit!

 

honda motors spin in both directions, well some do.. wierd.

 

yes, that is true i believe they changed the crank as well

and yes this does work on old chevy and ford V8s but i was just curious if anyone here had heard about it, its far fetched i know

 

Well, the easiest way to test this would be to switch the connectors on the coils. I would suggest the guess and check method. Start by unplugging one coil, and switch it to another, and see how it runs...

Edit... ok with a crank change this makes more sense...

 

No, you do not change the crankshaft. Its called the 7/4 swap. You change camshafts and spark plug wire position on the distributor.

 

Yes, hes right they dont change the crank, (i was mistaken) i just read the article again

if anyone is curious i read it in one of my issues of Hot Rod March 2006

 

I might have that one. weird.