GUIDES · CAMSHAFTS
Camshaft guides
Everything you need to know about camshafts for Volvo and BMW. Profile selection, technical background and comparison tables, based on 30+ years of cam grinding in our Tyresö workshop.
Timing Belt or Timing Chain: Differences, Risks and Maintenance
Compression and Cam Choice: Why They Have to Match
The Complete Valvetrain: From Cam Lobe to Valve
Camshaft Materials: Cast Iron, Steel and Surface Treatments
Camshaft Wear: Symptoms, Causes and How to Catch It in Time
Overlap: When Both Valves Are Open at the Same Time
Turbo Cams: How Boost Pressure Shapes Your Camshaft Choice
Valve Lash: How to Set It Correctly and Why It Matters
Hydraulic vs Mechanical Lifters: How They Work and Which to Choose
Flat Tappet vs Roller Lifters: The Real Difference in the Valvetrain
Valve Springs: How to Choose the Right Spring for Your Cam
The Camshaft's Role in Engine Performance: Duration, Lift and Profile
DLC-Coated Lifters: What They Are and Why They Matter
Valve Guides: Cast Iron vs Bronze, Which Is Best?
OEM vs Adjustable Cam Gears: What Is the Difference?
Degreeing the Camshaft Step by Step
Why You Must Degree Your Camshaft
Flat Tappet Camshaft Break-In: How to Avoid Damage
How to Choose the Right Camshaft for Your Engine Build
Camshafts from Meksta
Meksta AB grinds camshafts in its own workshop in Tyresö, Stockholm. We offer profiles for the Volvo B230, Volvo T5 VVT, BMW M20 and BMW M30. From calm street profiles to all-out drag racing cams.
Every camshaft is ground from a blank after you order. No shelf stock, no compromises. We have 30+ years of engine building and cam grinding experience, and every profile is developed and tested in our workshop.