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Tight Lash Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft Small Block Chevy 262-400ci 1955-98 Lift: .510"/.520"
$32595
Ships on Sep 15, 2026
Lowest Price GuaranteeChevrolet 262-400ci 1955-1998
- Tight Lash Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft
- Lift: .510"/.520"
- Duration: 272°/276°
- Lobe Separation Angle: 106°
- RPM Range: 2500-6000
Good short track camshaft for smaller engines, 327-350, with restrictions. 1/4 to 3/8 track with tight corners.265, 283, 307, 302, 305, 327, 350, 383, 400, 427, L46, L48, L65, LM1, LT-1, L82, L81, LS9, L83, L98, L05, LG3, LG4, LT1, LT4, Camaro, Corvette, Chevelle, Stingray, Silverado, C10, Firebird, Chevrolet, Chevy, Small Block Chevy, Caprice, Malibu, Impala, Nova, 355, GEN1, Monte Carlo, S10
Good short track camshaft for smaller engines, 327-350, with restrictions. 1/4 to 3/8 track with tight corners.
Small Block Chevy 262-400ci 1955-98
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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 Height3.9
Package Width4.0
Package Length24.0
Weight8.05 PG
Part CategoryPerformance Parts
Exh. Duration @ .050 In. (Deg)246
Cam StyleMechanical flat tappet
Grind Number272TL-6
Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg)276-1
Engine Make/SizeChevy Small Block (262-400)
Intake Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio (I0.51
Int. Duration @ .050 In. (Deg)242
Basic Operating Rpm Range2,500-6,000
Intake Valve Lash0.018 in (0.457 mm)
Intake Valve Lift0.51 in (12.954 mm)
Computer-Controlled CompatibleNo
Int. Duration Advertised (Deg)272-1
Lobe Separation (Deg)106
Rpm Range2500-6000
Advertised Duration272 int./276 exh.
Exhaust Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio (0.52
UsageStrip
Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio0.510 int./0.520 exh.
QuantitySold individually
Exhaust Valve Lash0.02 in (0.508 mm)
Exhaust Valve Lift0.52 in (13.208 mm)
Advertised Intake Duration272
Intake Duration At 050 Inch Lift242
Exhaust Duration At 050 Inch Lift246
Advertised Exhaust Duration276
Lifter TypeMechanical Flat Tappet
Part FitmentSemi Universal
Duration At 050 Inch Lift242 int./246 exh.
Valve Springs RequiredYes
Vendor Part Number12-501-5
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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