The Redline 270HO hydraulic flat tappet camshaft is built for Ford Big Block FE V8s that need real street/strip power with a classic choppy idle. This cam delivers a strong mid-range punch, pulls hard through the upper RPMs, and sounds mean at the stoplight. It’s ideal for muscle car builds, cruisers with attitude, and weekend warriors looking for serious performance without going full race.
 
📐 Camshaft Specs:
Engine Fitment: Ford Big Block
Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Advertised Duration:
Intake: 270°
Exhaust: 270°
Duration @ .050":
Intake: ~225°
Exhaust: ~225°
Valve Lift 1.73 R/R
Intake: ~.536"
Exhaust: ~.536"
Lobe Separation Angle (LSA): 108°-112°
RPM Range: 1,500 – 5,800 RPM
Idle: Choppy to moderate lope
 
🔥 What It Delivers:
Mid-Range Torque You Can Feel: The 270HO grind hits hard from 2,500 RPM up, making it perfect for street cars that get rowdy on the weekends.
Classic Hot Rod Idle: Expect a noticeable lope at idle that turns heads without making daily driving a chore.
Great with Bolt-Ons: Pairs perfectly with headers, dual-plane intakes, and 750 CFM carbs.
Street/Strip Friendly: Works with mild converters, 3.42+ rear gears, and lightweight chassis builds.
Muscle Car Approved: Ideal for '60s-'80s GM iron that needs more cam, more voice, and more bite.
 
✅ Best For Builders Who Want:
More aggressive sound and pull than a 268 cam
Stronger high-RPM performance for spirited driving
Compatibility with stock or mildly built lower ends
A cam that brings performance and personality
 
🧰 Install Notes:
Use new hydraulic flat tappet lifters (sold separately unless specified)
Must break in with high-ZDDP break-in oil
Upgraded valve springs recommended for .600" lift
May require tuning or carb adjustments for optimal idle and response
Degreeing the cam is strongly recommended
 
📦 Product Info:
Brand: Redline Cams
Grind: Redline 270HO
Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Condition: 100% New
Included: Camshaft only
Fitment: Ford FE Big Block 
Made in USA
 
 
 
💡 Why Choose the Redline 270 HO Camshaft?
The Redline 270 HO delivers exactly what hot rodders want: power, sound, and simplicity. It gives your small block the voice of a muscle car and the power to back it up. Whether you're building a weekend street machine or a Saturday night strip car, this cam gives you throttle-crack torque, a nasty lope, and a broad powerband that makes your Big Block come alive.