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Re: Camshaft power required
Posted to Open Discussion Forum on 3/12/1997

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A friend who is an OEM trainer advised that it takes between 50 and 65 Hp to drive a V-8 camshaft and about 5 Hp less if the engine does not have push rods. Hope this helps someone else.

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