Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit
Ford 351C / 351M / 400
🔥 Aggressive Street/Strip Power for Cleveland Engines
Take your Ford Cleveland engine to the next level with the Redline 280 Street Dominator Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit. Designed for aggressive street builds and street/strip machines, this cam delivers a hard-hitting lope, powerful mid-range acceleration, and strong top-end pull that the Cleveland platform thrives on.
With 230° duration at .050 and .548” valve lift, this grind takes advantage of the excellent airflow found in 351C, 351M, and 400 cylinder heads, producing strong mid-to-upper RPM horsepower while still maintaining usable street manners.
This cam is ideal for muscle cars, hot rods, and performance trucks running higher compression, upgraded valvetrain components, and aggressive gearing. If you’re building a Cleveland that needs to sound and perform like a true performance engine, the Redline 280 Street Dominator delivers.
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Camshaft Specifications
Engine Fitment: Ford 351 Cleveland / 351M / 400
Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Grind: Redline 280 Street Dominator
Advertised Duration
Intake: 280°
Exhaust: 280°
Duration @ .050”
Intake: 230°
Exhaust: 230°
Lobe Lift
Intake: .317”
Exhaust: .317”
Valve Lift (1.73 Rocker Ratio)
Intake: .548”
Exhaust: .548”
Lobe Separation Angle Options
108°
110° (Standard)
112°
Recommended RPM Range
2,500 – 6,200+ RPM
Idle Quality
Aggressive lopey idle with a strong cammed sound.
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Performance Highlights
Aggressive Cammed Idle
Produces a deep, choppy idle that gives your Cleveland engine a true performance sound.
Strong Mid-Range Power
The cam’s duration and lift provide excellent mid-range acceleration where street performance engines spend most of their time.
High RPM Breathing
Designed to take advantage of the Cleveland’s high-flow cylinder heads and maintain strong pull past 6,000 RPM.
LSA Options for Custom Behavior
Multiple lobe separation angles allow builders to tune idle quality, vacuum signal, and torque delivery to match their build.
Recommended Engine Combinations
Works best with builds featuring:
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 – 11.0:1
Recommended supporting components:
650–850 CFM carburetors
Dual-plane or single-plane intake manifolds
Aftermarket or ported cylinder heads
Long-tube headers and free-flowing exhaust
2,500–3,200+ stall converter
Rear gear ratios 3.73 or higher
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Installation Notes
This kit includes new hydraulic flat tappet lifters, ensuring proper camshaft break-in and long-term reliability.
Proper break-in is critical for flat tappet camshafts:
• Apply moly camshaft assembly lube to lobes and lifter faces
• Use high-zinc ZDDP break-in oil
• Run engine at 2,000–2,500 RPM for 20–30 minutes during break-in
• Verify valve spring pressures are compatible with .550” lift
Degreeing the camshaft during installation is strongly recommended for maximum performance.
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Product Details
Brand: Redline Cams
Camshaft Grind: Redline 280 Street Dominator
Cam Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Fitment: Ford 351C / 351M / 400
LSA Options: 108°, 110°, 112°
Included: Camshaft & Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters
Condition: Brand New
Manufactured In: USA
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Why Choose the Redline 280?
When mild street cams aren’t enough and you’re ready for real Cleveland power and attitude, the Redline 280 Street Dominator delivers.
You get:
✔ Aggressive lopey idle
✔ Strong mid-range acceleration
✔ Hard pull past 6,000 RPM
✔ Multiple LSA options to dial in sound and performance
The Redline 280 is built for Cleveland engines that demand attention when they fire up — and deliver when the throttle drops.