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🔥 282C / 440 “Beast” Camshaft – Toyota 22R / 22RE
 
As the name suggests — this cam is no joke. The 282C / 440 “Beast” delivers serious top-end horsepower and a hard-hitting powerband, while still playing nice with EFI systems. It’s a great choice for high-performance 22R or 22RE builds that need more RPM without sacrificing reliability or drivability.
If you're looking to squeeze every bit of power out of your setup — especially on the street or strip — this cam pulls hard all the way through the upper rev range and works great with both carbureted and EFI engines.
 
🔧 Specs:
  • Advertised Duration: 282°
  • Lift: .440"
  • Overlap: 56°
  • EFI Compatibility: ✅ Fully compatible with stock 22RE EFI
  • STOCK REPLACEMENT COMPATIBILITY. NO VALVE CLEARENCE CONCURN 
 
✅ Best For:
  • High-revving naturally aspirated 22R/22RE builds
  • EFI builds wanting more power without tuning headaches
  • Hot street/strip engines
  • Builders wanting a cam that hits hard but remains streetable
 
🧠 Precision Ground In-House
Every camshaft is hand-ground by a seasoned cam grinder with over 25 years of experience. No mass production — just custom-built performance grinds made to perform and last.
 
💡 Lobe Separation Angle (LSA) Options:
Standard LSA is 110°, but we offer custom options to tailor your powerband:
  • 108° LSA – Snappy throttle response, rowdy idle, and harder top-end
  • 110° LSA – Balanced for power and drivability (most popular)
  • 112° LSA – Broader torque curve, smoother idle
  • 114° LSA – Ideal for EFI or mild boost, helps vacuum and fuel efficiency
👉 Let us know your preferred LSA when ordering.
 
⚠️ Important:
All new Toyota camshafts require high-zinc oil (ZDDP) during break-in and for the life of the engine to prevent premature wear and protect the valvetrain.
Need help choosing the right cam for your build? We’re here to help — just give us a call or message and we’ll get you dialed in.
 

Toyota 20R/22R/22RE 282C /440 Beast Camshaft

SKU: CM282C
PriceFrom $214.25
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  • 🛠️ Installation Instructions

    REDLINE CAMS – Toyota 22R / 22RE Performance Camshaft

    ⚠️ Important Notes Before Installation

    • This camshaft is designed for Toyota 22R (carbureted) and 22RE (EFI) engines. (Demon camshaft may require tuning to run)

    • Valve lash must be set correctly for performance and durability:

      • Intake Lash: .007" (cold)

      • Exhaust Lash: .009" (cold)

    • Recommended ignition timing: ~18° BTDC, timing mark pointing just before the oil pump tab.

    • Always check piston-to-valve clearance when using high-lift cams.

    • Use high-zinc break-in oil for longevity and zinc oil for the life of the engine .

    🔧 Tools & Supplies Needed

    • Metric socket/wrench set

    • Torque wrench

    • Feeler gauges (.007 and .009)

    • Timing light

    • Assembly lube (moly-based)

    • Break-in oil with ZDDP

    • New REDLINE CAMS rocker arms and valve cover gaskets recommended 

    📖 Step 1 – Disassembly

    • Disconnect battery and drain coolant.

    • Remove valve cover, distributor, timing cover, and timing chain assembly.

    • Remove rocker arms and shafts (keep in order if reused).

    • Remove the old camshaft carefully.

    📖 Step 2 – Camshaft Installation

    • Coat new camshaft lobes and journals with assembly lube.

    • Carefully slide camshaft into place, avoiding bearing damage.

    • Reinstall timing chain, ensuring cam and crank timing marks are aligned.

      • If adjustable timing gear is used, degree the cam for accuracy.

    • Torque cam gear bolts to spec and reinstall timing cover.

    📖 Step 3 – Valvetrain Setup

    • Reinstall rocker shafts, arms, and pushrods.

    • Set valve lash (cold) with feeler gauges:

      • Intake: .007"

      • Exhaust: .009"

    • Rotate engine by hand and recheck lash for all valves.

    📖 Step 4 – Ignition Timing Setup

    • Reinstall distributo

    • Once engine is running, use timing light to set ignition timing to ~18° BTDC.

    📖 Step 5 – Startup & Break-In

    • Prime oil system before first start.

    • Start engine and bring to ~2,000 RPM for 20 minutes to ensure proper cam break-in.

    • Monitor oil pressure, coolant temperature, and listen for abnormal valvetrain noise.

    📖 Step 6 – Post-Install Checklist

    • Recheck and adjust valve lash after break-in.

    • Change oil and filter after 30 minutes of run time.

    • Verify ignition timing again (~18° BTDC).

    • For EFI (22RE): ECU tuning is optional but improves drivability with bigger cams. (Demon camshaft may require tuning to run)

    ✅ Your 22R/RE Performance Camshaft is now installed, delivering a lopey idle, stronger midrange, and improved top-end power.

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