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COMP Cams K42-224-4 Xtreme Energy Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit for Oldsmobile Engine Camshaft Kit - 260-455

(Pontiac Firebird 1977-79, Grand Prix 1977, Bonneville 1977-81, LeMans 1976-77, Catalina 1977-81, Ventura 1975-77, Parisienne 1986 + 31 more models)

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Part Number

K42-224-4
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$668.95

Estimated ship date Saturday, November 21

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Product Details

The COMP Cams K42-224-4 Xtreme Energy K-Kit is a complete camshaft installation package designed specifically for Oldsmobile V8 engines ranging from 260 to 455 cubic inches. This comprehensive kit provides everything needed for a professional-quality cam swap, delivering improved throttle response and mid-range power gains with the proven Xtreme Energy hydraulic flat tappet camshaft profile.

Camshaft Specifications:

  • Advertised Duration: 280° intake / 286° exhaust
  • Duration at .050": 230° intake / 236° exhaust
  • Valve Lift: .477" intake / .480" exhaust (with 1.6:1 rocker ratio)
  • Lobe Separation Angle: 110°
  • Hydraulic flat tappet design for stock-style valvetrain compatibility

Complete K-Kit Includes:

  • Xtreme Energy hydraulic flat tappet camshaft
  • Hydraulic lifter set (16)
  • Performance valve springs with dampers
  • Steel retainers
  • Valve locks (keepers)
  • Valve stem seals
  • Timing chain and gear set
  • Assembly lube packet
  • Installation instructions and COMP Cams decals

This camshaft is ideal for street performance applications with stock or mildly modified engines. It provides a noticeable performance increase over stock while maintaining good vacuum for power brakes and automatic transmissions. Recommended operating range is 1,500-5,500 RPM with a minimum compression ratio of 9.0:1 for optimal performance.

Products specifications

Fits

Pontiac Firebird 1977-79, Grand Prix 1977, Bonneville 1977-81, LeMans 1976-77, Catalina 1977-81, Ventura 1975-77, Parisienne 1986, Bonneville (SE/SSE) 1977-81, Grand LeMans 1976-77, Grand Safari 1977-78, Safari 1987-89, Phoenix 1977 + 26 more models

Basic Operating RPM Range

1,800-6,000

Cam Type

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

Intake Valve Lift

0.52

Exhaust Valve Lift

0.523

Camshaft Material

Cast Iron

Kit Type

K-Kit - Complete Kit

Engine Family

Oldsmobile 260-455 c.i. 8 Cylinder (1967-1990)

AMAZON ASIN

B000P5IARU

Usage

Street/Performance

Assembly Lubricant Included

Yes

LOBE SEPARATION

110

Lifter Type

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

Prop 65

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm P65Warnings.ca.gov

C.A.R.B. Exempt for Foreign Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?

Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.

C.A.R.B. Exempt for On-Road Vehicles?

No

C.A.R.B. Exempt for Racing and Off-Road Only Vehicles?

Yes, but must be a race/competition only vehicle.

C.A.R.B. Exempt for California Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1965?

Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.

C.A.R.B. Exempt for Federally Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?

Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle.

Gaskets Included

No

Advertised Intake Duration

274

Exhaust Duration at .050 inch Lift

236

Intake Duration at .050 Inch Lift

230

Lifters Included

Yes

Advertised Exhaust Duration

286

Valve Springs Included

Yes

Camshaft Series

Xtreme Energy

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It was fast and easy with no issues at all love the service love the app great products

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