COMP Cams Engine Camshaft Degree Wheel Kit
Precision Cam Degreeing, the COMP Cams Way
When you install a performance camshaft, getting the timing exactly right is not optional — it is the difference between an engine that performs at its potential and one that leaves power on the table. COMP Cams, recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of performance valvetrain components, brings that same engineering discipline to its Engine Camshaft Degree Wheel Kits, giving builders a complete, professional-grade solution for verifying and dialing in cam timing with confidence.
What Makes COMP Cams Degree Wheel Kits Stand Out
COMP Cams approaches tooling with the same "no compromise" philosophy it applies to its camshafts. The Universal Camshaft Degree Kit is designed to work with cylinder heads installed on the engine, making it practical for a wide range of real-world build scenarios. Rather than selling piecemeal components, COMP Cams bundles everything a builder needs into a single, organized package.
A typical COMP Cams degree kit includes a 9-inch degree wheel, a cam checking fixture, a 0–1" travel dial indicator, a wire degree wheel pointer, a TDC piston stop, a pair of lightweight checking springs, and a cam degreeing instruction booklet — all stored in a foam-lined plastic carrying case for protection and organization. The inclusion of an instructional DVD demonstrating proper cam degreeing techniques is a hallmark of the COMP Cams approach: equipping builders with the knowledge to do the job right, not just the hardware.
Engine Platform Coverage
COMP Cams offers degree kits tailored to specific engine families as well as universal options that cover most popular domestic platforms. Whether you are working on a GM Gen III/IV LS engine, a Chrysler/Mopar application, a Ford platform, or a classic big block, COMP Cams has developed application-specific kits that include the correct crankshaft socket and degreeing fixtures for that engine. Engine-specific kits eliminate the guesswork of adapting universal components and help ensure accurate readings right from the start.
Why Trust COMP Cams for Degree Wheel Tooling
COMP Cams' credibility in the degree wheel space flows directly from its deep roots in cam design and valvetrain technology. The company developed innovations such as the Spintron engine testing system and Pro Plasma Nitriding process — tools and techniques born from thousands of hours of engineering research. That engineering culture permeates even its tooling products. When a brand that designs the camshafts also engineers the tools used to degree them, the two sides of the equation are inherently aligned.
- Universal kits designed for use with cylinder heads on the engine
- Engine-specific kits (LS, HEMI, Coyote, Big Block Chevy, and more) with proper crankshaft sockets
- Complete kits — degree wheel, dial indicator, TDC stop, checking springs, fixture, and instruction booklet included
- Foam-lined storage case keeps components organized and protected between uses
- Backed by COMP Cams' decades of valvetrain engineering expertise
For serious engine builders — from weekend enthusiasts to professional race engine builders — a COMP Cams degree wheel kit is a smart, long-lasting investment that pays dividends every time a fresh camshaft goes into an engine.