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Old 04-14-2004, 11:39 AM
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I would imagine that due to less mass, that lighter springs could be used effectively, reducing friction and increasing resultant (useable) horsepower. Dissimilar materials at the contact surface would also lessen the chance of wiping a lobe off the cam.

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