camshaft
noun
cam·shaft
ˈkam-ˌshaft 
: a shaft to which a cam is fastened or of which a cam forms an integral part
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Among the modifications performed by Koenig were upgraded camshafts, pistons, and exhaust, which added 110 brake horsepower to the output of the V-12.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
That’s not all there is to it – the company has also updated the intake ports, camshaft profiles, valve springs, and pistons, while additionally incorporating a stronger flywheel.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, it was modified for speed with larger throttle bodies, ported cylinder heads, two-into-two exhaust, race camshafts, and a higher compression ratio.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The Jaguar has a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine producing 265 horsepower and a four-speed manual transmission.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
That’s not all there is to it – the company has also updated the intake ports, camshaft profiles, valve springs, and pistons, while additionally incorporating a stronger flywheel.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, it was modified for speed with larger throttle bodies, ported cylinder heads, two-into-two exhaust, race camshafts, and a higher compression ratio.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The Jaguar has a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine producing 265 horsepower and a four-speed manual transmission.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
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camshaft
noun
cam·shaft
ˈkam-ˌshaft
: a shaft to which a cam is fastened or of which a cam forms a part
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