Temix & Detroit
Detroit
Hey, ever tried tweaking a V8's cam timing to shave a second off a 0‑60? I'm curious how far you can push an engine before it just stalls.
Temix
You could probably gain a few tenths, not a full second, unless you’re willing to turn that engine into a lawn mower. Adjusting cam timing is a precise dance; crank it up too far and you’re chasing a stall, not a sweet spot. The math always points to diminishing returns before the throttle closes.
Detroit
You’re right, it's a razor‑thin margin. Maybe the real trick is to let the driver handle the sweet spot instead of tweaking the gears. The car wants to run, not a math problem.
Temix
Sure, let the driver chase that sweet spot, but remember the engine still has to stay within a safe envelope—patterns win over intuition when you’re chasing consistency.
Detroit
Yeah, don’t let the engine bite. Patterns keep the beast from breaking, just like a good safety harness for a kid on a bike. We'll tweak the timing until we hit that sweet spot, but never overheat it.