COMP Cams 12-342-4 - Camshaft CS 296Ah-8
Drag Race 246/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block
10.5:1+ compression, 3500+ stall, good torque.
Fits '58-'02 262-400 c.i.d. Chevy Small Blocks
10.5:1+ 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.
Camshaft Series: Drag Race
Usage: Strip
Cam Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Grind Number: 296AH-8
Basic Operating RPM Range: 3,000-6800
Intake Duration at .050 Inch Lift: 246
Exhaust Duration at .050 inch Lift: 253
Advertised Intake Duration: 296
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 305
Lobe Separation: 108
Intake Valve Lift: 0.51
Exhaust Valve Lift: 0.507
Lifters Included: No
Valve Springs Required: Yes
Assembly Lubricant Included: Yes
Camshaft Gear Attachment: 3-Bolt
Camshaft Material: Cast Iron
Engine Family: Chevrolet 262-400 c.i. 8 Cylinder (1958-1998)
Lifter Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Amazon ASIN: B001O09YF2
C.A.R.B. Exempt for Racing and Off-Road Only Vehicles?: Yes, but must be a race/competition only vehicle.
C.A.R.B. Exempt for Federally Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.
C.A.R.B. Exempt for California Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1965?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.
C.A.R.B. Exempt for Foreign Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.
C.A.R.B. Exempt for On-Road Vehicles?: No
C.A.R.B. Exemption Reason: N/A
C.A.R.B. E.O. Number: N/A
Grind Number: 296AH-8