cam and valve train info for a newbie

[mrcarter]

could some one please run me through in lemans terms what cam grinds refer to sizes in respect to a stock cam. What duration and lobes means in terms to performance of a motor.

Also spring information. Lifter and push rods. Rocker arms versus hydraulic.

I apologize, im a newbie aways had my dad do the motor work and I stuck to setups. Now I have to learn the hardway. Thanx fellas

[0rion]

try here for starters. It should get you started on understanding cams.

cam info

[lvbroham1]

here's another write up that might help. http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327734