Key Specs
| Camshaft Type | Hydraulic Flat Tappet |
| RPM Range | 1600-5800 |
| Intake Duration (.050" Lift) | 224 |
| Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift) | 230 |
| Lobe Separation | 110 ° |
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COMP Cams 12-242-2 Details
Chevrolet 262-400 c.i. 8 cyl. 1958-1998. For '58-'98 262-400 cid Small Block Engines w/ Flat Tappet Cam - Great For Street Machines, Largest Cam For Stock Converter, Better w/ 2000+ Stall. Hydraulic - Xtreme Energy: Great for street machines, largest cam for stock converter, better with 2000 stall.
- Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness & more area under the lift curve
- More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance & assists power brakes
- Excellent performance in street carbureted applications
- Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios, etc.
Application
1977-80 Buick 305
1955-86 Chevy 262-400
1967-86 GMC 283-400
1971-86 Pontiac 305-350
Guides & Documents
CARB Warning
For race/ off road use only
CARB Warning
For race/ off road use only
COMP Cams 12-242-2 Specifications
COMP Cams 12-242-2 Specifications
| KEY SPECS | |
|---|---|
| MFG. Part # | 12-242-2 |
| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Camshaft Type | Hydraulic Flat Tappet |
| RPM Range | 1600-5800 |
| Intake Duration (.050" Lift) | 224 |
| Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift) | 230 |
| Lobe Separation | 110 ° |
| GENERAL | |
| Intake Valve Lift w/ Rocker Arm Ratio | 0.477" |
| Exhaust Valve Lift w/ Rocker Arm Ratio | 0.480" |
| Intake Duration | 268 |
| Exhaust Duration | 280 |
| Sold in Quantity | Each |
| Grind Number | CS XE268H-10 |
| GTIN Code | 036584023531 |
| External Ignition Box Required | No |
| Valve Springs Required | Yes |
Ratings & Reviews
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Customers praise our product's performance and reliability, acknowledging the brand's long-standing reputation for excellence. The product exhibits optimal quality, with one user mentioning the camshaft synced flawlessly during setup, underscoring its practicality and usability. Its suitability for different engine builds such as a mild 350, has also been highlighted, reflecting the product's versatility. Compared to competitors, customers prefer our product for its tested quality and performance.
Ratings & Reviews
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Customers praise our product's performance and reliability, acknowledging the brand's long-standing reputation for excellence. The product exhibits optimal quality, with one user mentioning the camshaft synced flawlessly during setup, underscoring its practicality and usability. Its suitability for different engine builds such as a mild 350, has also been highlighted, reflecting the product's versatility. Compared to competitors, customers prefer our product for its tested quality and performance.
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Comp cams have been around for years thats says something
5.0
4 years ago
Nicky six
Jersey shore
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Great company great products
Would Recommend
Satisfied Customer
5.0
4 years ago
Cooley
Meridian MS
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Camshaft dialed in on the marks when setting it up.
Would Recommend
Will be buying more.
5.0
7 years ago
Kyle
Holdrege Ne
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This should work great for my mild 350 build.
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What is this cam rated for in compression ratios? I have a 350 with approximately 10 to one compression with Edelbrock 56 cc chamber heads and flat top pistons with two notches for valve relief.
by Vinny
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1984 Chevy G10
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1967-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup
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1967-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban
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