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Camshaft & Lifters SMALL BLOCK CHEVY V8 262–400 cid 268/270 +4
🔥 The Redline 268/270 Performer– The Ultimate Street Performance Upgrade!
The Redline 268/270 hydraulic flat tappet camshaft is built for Small Block Chevy owners who want to add real throttle response, street torque, and a crisp idle lope — without giving up daily drivability. With strong mid-range pull and a powerband that works great on the street, this cam brings your mild SBC to life. It’s ideal for weekend cruisers, muscle cars, and classic pickups looking for a cam that hits harder than stock — but still behaves.
Condition: Brand-new, unused, ground from Genuine and NEW CAMSHAFT CORES
📐 Camshaft Specs:
    Engine Fitment: Chevy Small Block V8 – 262, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, 383, 400
    Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
    Grind: Redline 268/270 Performer
    Advertised Duration:
        Intake: 268°
        Exhaust: 270°
    Duration @ .050":
        Intake: 218°
        Exhaust: 224°
    Valve Lift:
        Intake: .454"
        Exhaust: .465"
LSA105-114 +4 timing advance in camshaft
⚙️ Performance Highlights:
    Snappy Throttle & Torque: Great mid-range punch for street driving
    Crisp Idle Note: Mild lope gives it attitude without going overboard
    Street-Friendly Powerband: Broad and usable torque curve
    Works with Stock Setups: Compatible with factory heads, intakes, and converters
    Keeps Street Manners: Great vacuum signal for power brakes and daily use
✅ Recommended For:
    Mild performance Small Block builds
    Muscle cars, hot rods, cruisers, and vintage trucks
    8.5:1 to 10.0:1 compression engines
    600–750 CFM carb setups
    Builds with dual-plane intake, headers, and mild rear gearing (3.08+)
🧰 Installation Notes:
    Use new hydraulic flat tappet lifters High Quality Hydraulic Flatt Tappet Lifters INCLUDED
    Requires ZDDP-rich break-in oil for proper cam and lifter protection
    Stock or mild performance valve springs are typically sufficient
    Degreeing the cam during install is strongly recommended for max performance
📦 Product Details:
    Brand: Redline Cams
    Grind: Redline 268/270 Performer
    Cam Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
    Fitment: Small Block Chevy 262–400 CID
    Included: Camshaft only (lifters not included unless specified)
    Condition: 100% Brand New
    Made in the USA
💡 Why Choose the Redline 268/270?
The Redline 268/270 is a perfect match for the builder who wants real-world performance without going overboard. It’s a mild street cam with excellent throttle response, a noticeable idle, and broad torque you can feel. Drop it in, tune it up, and enjoy a more responsive, cammed-out small block every time you hit the gas.

Camshaft & Lifters SMALL BLOCK CHEVY V8 262–400 cid 268/270 +4

Desde 380,00$Precio
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  • 🔧 INSTALLATION GUIDE

    Small Block Chevy V8 – H.F.T. 268 Street Performer Camshaft

    ⚠️ Before You Begin

    • This camshaft is a Hydraulic Flat Tappet — proper break-in is critical.

    • Always use new lifters with a new camshaft. Never reuse old flat tappet lifters.

    • Use a high-zinc (ZDDP) break-in oil and proper assembly lube.

    • Verify your valvetrain geometry, valve spring pressure, and coil bind clearance before installation.

    • Recommended supporting mods: upgraded valve springs, double roller timing chain, performance intake, headers, and a 2000+ stall converter.

    📦 Tools & Supplies Needed

    • Torque wrench

    • Camshaft installation tool (or long bolts in front of cam)

    • Cam degree kit (optional but recommended)

    • Timing cover gasket set

    • Assembly lube & break-in oil

    • New lifters (required)

    • Double roller timing chain set

    • RTV silicone sealant

    🛠️ Step-By-Step Installation

    1. Preparation

    • Disconnect the battery.

    • Drain coolant and remove radiator for clearance.

    • Remove intake manifold, distributor, water pump, timing cover, and old camshaft/timing set.

    • Carefully remove lifters and keep pushrods organized if reusing.

    2. Camshaft Installation

    • Coat cam lobes and journals with assembly lube.

    • Gently slide the new camshaft into the block, supporting its weight to avoid journal/bearing damage.

    • Install new timing set (verify dot-to-dot alignment at TDC).

    • Torque cam sprocket bolts to 20–25 ft-lbs with thread locker.

    3. Lifter & Pushrod Installation

    • Coat new lifter bottoms with moly paste assembly lube.

    • Insert lifters into lifter bores.

    • Reinstall pushrods and rocker arms.

    4. Valve Adjustment (Hydraulic Flat Tappet)

    • Rotate engine so each cylinder is at TDC compression stroke.

    • For each cylinder, tighten rocker nut until pushrod has zero lash (no vertical movement but still spins).

    • Turn nut an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn to preload the lifter.

    5. Reassembly

    • Reinstall timing cover, water pump, and oil pan (if removed).

    • Install intake manifold with new gaskets and RTV at end rails.

    • Reinstall distributor (initial timing set to ~12–16° BTDC).

    • Refill cooling system and check all connections.

    🔥 Camshaft Break-In Procedure

    • Use break-in oil with ZDDP and a primed oiling system and use Zinc oil for the life of the engine.

    • Start engine and immediately raise RPM to 2,000–2,500.

    • Run engine at varying RPM between 2,000–3,000 for 20–30 minutes.

    • Do NOT let engine idle during break-in.

    • After break-in, change oil & filter.

    ✅ Final Notes

    • Recheck valve lash after break-in.

    • Retorque intake manifold and header bolts after first heat cycle.

    • Recheck ignition timing; fine-tune advance curve for performance.

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