cammed
Fitted with lobes
Cammed describes an engine modified with a performance camshaft, which changes valve timing to increase power: That cammed V8 sounds aggressive at idle.
The distinctive choppy idle of a cammed engine is prized by car enthusiasts.
In other contexts, cammed can simply mean equipped with or operated by a cam—a rotating component that converts motion.
Lobed rod operating valves
- valvetrainEngine valve operating system
- lobesRounded projecting parts
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
- durationLength of existence
overlap · timing · profile · idle · choppy · lope · aggressive · breathing
Raise to higher standard
- modificationAct of altering something
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
- dynoEngine testing device
horsepower · torque · powerband · throttle · response · exhaust · intake · headers
Easy, swinging gait
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- chopQuick forceful slice
- rumbleLow rolling sound
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
throaty · burble · distinctive · choppy · mean · rowdy · nasty · intimidating
camshaft
Lobed rod operating valves
- valvetrainEngine valve operating system
- lobesRounded projecting parts
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
duration · overlap · timing · profile · idle · choppy · lope · aggressive · breathing · overhead
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
- modificationAct of altering something
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
dyno · horsepower · torque · powerband · throttle · response · exhaust · intake · headers · boost
lope
Easy, swinging gait
aggressive · throaty · burble · distinctive · choppy · mean · rowdy · nasty · intimidating
cammedbelt-driven
Powered via looped strap
chain-driven · direct-drive · geared · hydraulic · pneumatic
cammedfree-soloed
Climbed without safety gear
nutted · wedged · bolted · unprotected · fixed