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COMP Cams 12-470-8 1968-1997 Pontiac Firebird Engine Camshaft
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SKU 12-470-8

COMP Cams 12-470-8 Magnum 252/252 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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Warranty 12 Months
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Limited street use and bracket racing. 10.5:1 compression 3500+ stall 4.10 gear. Needs headers and race intake. Radical idle.

  • For Retro-Fit (Link Bar) Hydraulic Roller Lifters Fits '58-'021 262-400 cid Chevy Small Blocks 2
  • Limited street use and bracket racing - Needs 10.5:1 compression, 3500+ stall, 4.10 gear, headers and race intake - Radical idle
  • 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

Camshaft Series Magnum
Usage Street/Strip
Camshaft Gear Attachment 3
Basic Operating RPM Range 3,500-6,500 RPM
Camshaft Gear Attachment 3-Bolt
Advertised Exhaust Duration 314 deg
Advertised Intake Duration 314 deg
Grind Number 314HR
Camshaft Material Austempered Ductile Iron
Engine Family Chevrolet 262-400 c.i. 8 Cylinder (1958-1998)
Cam and Lifter Kit Upgrade CL12-470-8
Lifter Type Hydraulic Roller
Cam Type Hydraulic Roller
K-Kit Upgrade K12-470-8
Assembly Lubricant Included No
Lifters Included No
SK-Kit Upgrade SK12-470-8
Valve Springs Required Yes
Intake Duration at .050 Inch Lift 252 deg
Exhaust Duration at .050 inch Lift 252 deg
Lobe Separation 110 deg
Intake Valve Lift 0.6 IN
Exhaust Valve Lift 0.6 IN

⚠️ 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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