COMP Cams Exhaust Valves

The camshaft is the heart of your engine, choose the wrong one and you’re leaving power on the table

What happens when you advance or retard a camshaft? In this tech article, we explain the pros and cons of installing your cam straight up, advancing or retarding.

Picking the right camshaft can be a challenge. Use our camshaft selection guide to learn how to select the right cam for your street rod's best performance.

Learn the basics to engine performance like; how does a cam work? What is Valve lift, duration, lobe separation angle, and cam profiles? Afterwords selecting the right camshaft will be less of a guessing game!

A guide to choosing the right camshaft for your engine. See how to install a new LSR roller camshaft while upgrading valve springs and rocker trunnions.

A guide on how to check piston to valve clearance to prevent interference. See what tools are used to make this process easier.

Learn how to re-build a junkyard Small Block Chevy. A step-by-step guide on how to select a SBC, machine the valve guide bosses down, and what parts to use to upgrade to your personal liking.

Some basic info on the various exhaust options carried by Speedway Motors.

Learn about performing an LS Swap in a 1972 Chevelle in this tech article. We'll discuss lessons learned from our Chevelle engine swap using a 500-horse 6.0.

Whether you’re looking for performance improvements or heat reduction, if you decide to wrap your headers, we'll show you the benefits and possible precautions to take before you wrap your exhaust.