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COMP Cams 42-228-4 Engine Camshaft
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COMP Cams 42-228-4 High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Oldsmobile 260-455

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For engines in the Oldsmobile 260-455 c.i. 8 Cylinder family (1967-1990), the COMP Cams 42-228-4 is a High Energy series hydraulic flat tappet camshaft operating from 1,200 to 5,200 RPM for street and performance use. This camshaft provides 0.447 inch lift on both intake and exhaust sides with 260 degrees of advertised duration and a 110-degree lobe separation angle. At the .050 inch lift point, the grind number 260H produces 212 degrees of duration on both intake and exhaust. With a 1-bolt gear attachment, assembly lubricant is included; however, valve springs and lifters require separate purchase.

  • Camshaft Series: High Energy
  • Usage: Street/Performance
  • Cam Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
  • Grind Number: 260H
  • Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,200-5,200 RPM
  • Intake Duration at .050 Inch Lift: 212 deg
  • Exhaust Duration at .050 inch Lift: 212 deg
  • Advertised Intake Duration: 260 deg
  • Advertised Exhaust Duration: 260 deg
  • Lobe Separation: 110 deg
  • Intake Valve Lift: 0.447 IN
  • Exhaust Valve Lift: 0.447 IN
  • Lifters Included: No
  • Valve Springs Required: Yes
  • Assembly Lubricant Included: Yes
  • Camshaft Gear Attachment: 1-Bolt
  • Camshaft Material: Cast Iron
  • Cam and Lifter Kit Upgrade: CL42-228-4
  • K-Kit Upgrade: K42-228-4
  • Lifter Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
  • SK-Kit Upgrade: SK42-228-4
  • 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 California Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1965?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of 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 Foreign Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?: Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.

Weight: 10.6704 lb

Country of Origin: United States

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.

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