
5803 Retro-Fit Stage 1 Hydraulic Roller Camshaft Kit for Small Block Chevy Engines
- Retro-Fit Stage 1 Camshaft
- OE-Style Hydraulic Roller Lifters
The AFR Stage 1 Camshaft & OE-Style Lifter Kit for Small Block Chevy engines combines a race-proven hydraulic roller camshaft with precision OE-style hydraulic lifters for a complete valvetrain upgrade. Developed to work seamlessly with AFR Eliminator CNC and Enforcer As-Cast cylinder heads, this kit delivers strong midrange and high-RPM performance in a drop-in solution. The premium camshaft material and matched lifters promote durability, consistent valve control, and reliable operation in high-performance applications.
AFR 5803 Features:
- Complete kit with Stage 1 hydraulic roller camshaft and OE-style hydraulic lifters
- Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller camshaft design
- Premium 8620 steel core camshaft for strength and wear resistance
- OE-style hydraulic lifters matched to cam profile for reliable valvetrain operation
- Specifically matched to AFR Eliminator CNC and Enforcer As-Cast cylinder heads
- Ideal for high-RPM, strip-focused Small Block Chevy engines
- Computer-controlled compatible
AFR 5803 Specifications:
- Intake duration @ .050 in.: 224 degrees
- Exhaust duration @ .050 in.: 230 degrees
- Valve lift w/ 1.5 rocker ratio: .533 in. intake / .548 in. exhaust
- 112-degree lobe separation angle
- 3-bolt camshaft gear attachment
AFR 5803 Notes:
- Hydraulic Roller camshafts require the use of a cam button to prevent cam walk (sold separately)
- OE Roller engines from 1987–2003 with a stepped-nose cam:
- Cam retainer plate must be removed and replaced with a cam button
- OEM timing gear will not fit and must be upgraded to a timing set for earlier Small Block Chevy engines
- Hydraulic lifters are included and intended to be used with this camshaft
- Intended for strip and high-RPM performance use
- Sold as a kit
Emissions Note:
This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.
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High-Performance Camshafts & Kits for Maximum Power
AFR-Air Flow Research camshafts and camshaft kits are engineered to unlock the full potential of performance engines by optimizing valve timing and lift for increased horsepower, torque, and throttle response. Built on decades of cylinder head and valvetrain expertise, AFR offers precision-ground profiles and complete kits that combine premium camshafts with matched hardware to deliver reliable, race-ready performance for street, strip, and competition applications. Whether you’re building a small-block Chevy for high-RPM power or assembling a complete top-end performance package, AFR camshafts and kits give you a proven path to greater engine efficiency and torque across the powerband.










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