2007-01-09 23:41:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It could if you get a performance cam.
2007-01-09 23:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A cam is an integral part of an internal combustion engine. There are cams that can increase fuel economy and others that increase power and a few that can do a bit of both especially on older engines. Wilder grinds generally are not legal on the street as they adversely affect emissions; they're limited to off-road or racing applications.
2007-01-09 23:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course - when you make modifications to a stock engine with the intention of increasing horsepower and torque, then you lower gas milage. However. by having a professional choose your cam, it just may be possible to get an increase without hurting milage. Nightmare - if you read this - we can't read your 360 with the background you chose with blue print. Blue disappears in this background. You need a different print color - thanks all for putting up with this message here
2007-01-09 23:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you install one designed for better performance, yes it will lower mileage numbers.
But, you can't have it both ways. Either you are driving for best fuel mileage, or for best performance and power.
There ARE some cams with grinds designed to improve fuel mileage, but you wouldn't want to go to the expense of installing one only for that purpose. Wait until the engine is torn down for rebuild.
2007-01-10 00:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
not usually a cam change is for power therefore less mileage
2007-01-09 23:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by vincent c 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋