... If the software you were using didn't show dips (desktop dyno doesn't seem to be good enough to show dips) you could easily pick the wrong cam.
Hi emsvitil,
The software does in fact "'show dips"... and there are probably thousands of curve graphs produced by the Engine Analyzer program that show that.
There are many engine dyno curve graphs that do not show a dip in the torque numbers through any given RPM range.
As far as picking the right camshaft, so far reading the posts from several forum members here, picking the wrong camshaft can happen regardless of information or research. After picking a camshaft, even if it "feels" like the right one, how would you know unless you test for a comparison?
The software is just a tool to help in performance tuning, like changing jets in Holley carburetor.
If you are curious about the program's practical use as a tool.... read this:
http://performancetrends.com/what_our_users_say.htmWhat do YOU rely on when you pick a camshaft?
Gnarls.
