COMP Cams
COMP Cams Camshaft CS 296Ah-8 DR 246/253 HFT SBC
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Fits '58-'02 262-400 c.i.d. Chevy Small Blocks10.5:1+ compression - 3500+ stall - Good torque 1: Cams for '55-'57 engines can be custom ordered. 2: The '87+ Chevy Small Block received provisions for Roller lifters. Most '87 - '93 GM cars came with Roller lifters, but most '87 - '95 trucks came with flat tappet lifters in Roller lifter style blocks. If a Roller Cam is desired and your block has OEM-style Roller Cam...
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Fits '58-'02 262-400 c.i.d. Chevy Small Blocks10.5:1+ compression - 3500+ stall - Good torque 1: Cams for '55-'57 engines can be custom ordered. 2: The '87+ Chevy Small Block received provisions for Roller lifters. Most '87 - '93 GM cars came with Roller lifters, but most '87 - '95 trucks came with flat tappet lifters in Roller lifter style blocks. If a Roller Cam is desired and your block has OEM-style Roller Cam provisions. COMP Hydraulic Roller Lifter Install Kit for '87-'90 Blocks or '91-'02 Blocks can be purchased, as well as a '87+ OE-Style Hydraulic Roller Cam.
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Fits Chevrolet GEN 1 Small Blocks including the 262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400. Does not fit LT1/LT4, or factory roller Small Blocks built from 1985 and newer. GM gradually added roller camshafts to 305's and 350's from the mid 80's forward. Camaros/Firebirds/Corvettes received the roller cams early, but many trucks and SUV's had flat tappet cams until the mid 90's. Remove the intake or timing cover to confirm whether the block is a factory roller or flat tappet. Does not fit the LS1, LS2, LS3 or any LS-based 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0 and 6.2. 1955-1957 Chevrolet 265 engines require a groove on the 5th cam journal for oiling. Contact us for more information.
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