'Xtreme 4x4'  Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft
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COMP CAMSPART NUMBER: 249-11-243-4

'Xtreme 4x4' Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft

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Chevy 396-454ci Big Block 1965-96
    Xtreme 4x4 X4278H Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft
    Lift: .564''/.570''
    Duration: 278°/288°
    Lobe Separation Angle: 111°
    RPM Range: 2000-6200


    *Note: In order to use these camshafts in 1965-66 396/427ci blocks, it is necessary to machine a 3/16' wide x 7/64' deep groove in the rear main journal of the cam to allow oil flow to the top of the engine.

    Good top-end power, needs good intake, headers and gears. Use with 9.5:1 compression and 2500+ stall converter.

    Operating Range:2000-6200 RPM
    Duration Advertised:278° Intake / 288° Exhaust
    Duration @ .050' Lift:234° Intake / 244° Exhaust
    Valve Lift w/1.7 Rockers:.564' Intake / .570' Exhaust
    Lobe Separation Angle:111°

    Chevelle, Camaro, Corvette, Stingray, Silverado, C10, Firebird, Chevrolet, Big Block, Chevy, BBC, 454, 427, 502, 396, Caprice, Malibu, Impala, Nova, Monte Carlo, S10, 572


    Good top end power, needs good intake, headers and gears. Use with 9.5:1 compression and 2500+ stall.

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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Part TypeCamshaft
BrandCOMP CAMS
Package Height2.9
Package Width3.1
Package Length24.4
Weight11.45 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Exh. Duration @ .050 In. (Deg)244
Cam StyleHydraulic flat tappet
Grind NumberX4 278H
Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg)288
Engine Make/SizeChevy Big Block (396-454)
Intake Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio (I0.564
Int. Duration @ .050 In. (Deg)234
Basic Operating Rpm Range2,000-6,200
Intake Valve Lift0.544 in (13.818 mm)
Computer-Controlled CompatibleNo
Int. Duration Advertised (Deg)278
Lobe Separation (Deg)111
Rpm Range2000-6200
Advertised Duration278 int./288 exh.
Exhaust Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio (0.57
UsageStreet/Performance
Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio0.564 int./0.570 exh.
QuantitySold individually
Exhaust Valve Lift0.564 in (14.326 mm)
Advertised Intake Duration278
Intake Duration At 050 Inch Lift234
Exhaust Duration At 050 Inch Lift244
Advertised Exhaust Duration288
Lifter TypeHydraulic Flat Tappet
Part FitmentSemi Universal
Duration At 050 Inch Lift234 int./244 exh.
Valve Springs RequiredYes
Vendor Part Number11-243-4
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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