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COMP Cams 12-420-8 1968-1997 Pontiac Firebird Engine Camshaft
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SKU 12-420-8

COMP Cams 12-420-8 Magnum 215/215 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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Warranty 12 Months
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Mild street performance, slightly noticeable lope at idle. Stock converter, aftermarket intake and headers. 3.40 to 4.10 rear gears.

  • For Retro-Fit (Link Bar) Hydraulic Roller Lifters Fits '58-'021 262-400 cid Chevy Small Blocks 2
  • Mild street performance - Slightly noticeable lope at idle - Works with stock converter
  • Needs aftermarket intake, headers, 3.40 to 4.10 rear gears
  • Requires thrust button and wear plate and suitable timing cover with thrust button and built-in wear plate
  • High pressure / high volume fuel pumps require bronze tip fuel pump pushrods - OEM valve springs cannot be used
  • Warning: Camshaft Optimized for use with a Melanized or Nitrided distributor gear. Not compatible with cast or steel gears without similar surface treatments. Failure to utilize the proper distributor gear will void all warranties and/or return policies.

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 your block has '87+ OEM-style roller cam provisions but does not have roller components fitted, COMP Hyd. Roller Lifter Install Kit for '87-'90 Blocks or '91-'02 Blocks can be purchased. As well as a '87+ OE-Style COMP Hyd. Roller Cam and '87+ OE-Style COMP Roller Lifters . Pre-'87 blocks require Retro-Fit Link Bar Roller Lifters.

Specifications

Usage Street/Strip
Camshaft Series Magnum
Advertised Exhaust Duration 270 deg
Grind Number 270HR
Camshaft Gear Attachment 3
Camshaft Gear Attachment 3-Bolt
Camshaft Material Austempered Ductile Iron
Advertised Intake Duration 270 deg
Exhaust Valve Lift 0.5 IN
Intake Valve Lift 0.5 IN
Basic Operating RPM Range 1,800-5,000 RPM
Lobe Separation 110 deg
Exhaust Duration at .050 inch Lift 215 deg
Intake Duration at .050 Inch Lift 215 deg
Assembly Lubricant Included No
Lifters Included No
SK-Kit Upgrade SK12-420-8
Valve Springs Required Yes
Engine Family Chevrolet 262-400 c.i. 8 Cylinder (1958-1998)
Cam and Lifter Kit Upgrade CL12-420-8
Lifter Type Hydraulic Roller
Cam Type Hydraulic Roller
K-Kit Upgrade K12-420-8

⚠️ California Proposition 65 Warning
California Residents: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. Please visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov for more information.

Warranty: 12 Months

Vehicle Fitment Fits 1455 vehicle applications (1955-1997).

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