Camshafts
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- Dorman®OE Solutions™ Camshaft Housing Plug AssemblyOE Solutions™ Camshaft Housing Plug Assembly by Dorman®. This engine camshaft plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable...Direct replacement - this engine camshaft plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and modelsIdeal solution - this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue$12.39
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- Genuine®Camshaft Bearing LedgeCamshaft Bearing Ledge by Genuine®. If your engine parts is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$802.78 - $855.36
- Genuine®Camshaft Cap BoltCamshaft Cap Bolt by Genuine®. If your engine parts is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website you'll...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$6.93
- Genuine®Camshaft Housing GasketCamshaft Housing Gasket by Genuine®. Genuine is here to give you the ultimate in quality and reliability at a cost you can afford. Designed utilizing the latest technologies and manufactured from premium materials using state-of-the-art...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$2.69 - $9.91
- Genuine®Camshaft Lock KeyCamshaft Lock Key by Genuine®. Genuine is here to give you the ultimate in quality and reliability at a cost you can afford. Designed utilizing the latest technologies and manufactured from premium materials using state-of-the-art...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$12.91 - $16.98
- Genuine®Camshaft Retainer BoltCamshaft Retainer Bolt by Genuine®. Genuine is here to give you the ultimate in quality and reliability at a cost you can afford. Designed utilizing the latest technologies and manufactured from premium materials using state-of-the-art...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$6.18 - $18.57
- Genuine®Camshaft Retainer ClipCamshaft Retainer Clip by Genuine®. Genuine is here to give you the ultimate in quality and reliability at a cost you can afford. Designed utilizing the latest technologies and manufactured from premium materials using state-of-the-art...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$29.59
- Genuine®Camshaft WasherCamshaft Washer by Genuine®. If your engine parts is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website you'll...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$28.98
- Fel-Pro®Camshaft PlugCamshaft Plug by Fel-Pro®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$2.90 - $16.94
- Fel-Pro®Camshaft Thrust PlateCamshaft Thrust Plate by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering resources, the gaskets meet specific OEM needs...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$39.56
- Cardone New®Engine Camshaft SynchronizersEngine Camshaft Synchronizers by Cardone New®. Cardone New Camshaft Synchronizers provide reliable performance at the best price. Each unit is 100% tested, verifying its signal strength, wire harness polarity, ignition coil quality and...All electronic module components are 100% computer tested to ensure full functionalityGuaranteed fit and function$56.46 - $194.17
- Cardone Reman®Engine Camshaft SynchronizerEngine Camshaft Synchronizer by Cardone Reman®. Cardone Reman Remanufactured Camshaft Synchronizers provide reliable performance at the best price. Each unit is tested, verifying it's signal strength, wire harness polarity, ignition...All electronic module components are 100% computer tested to ensure full functionalityGuaranteed fit and function$42.46 - $220.63
- Mahle®Camshaft Housing GasketCamshaft Housing Gasket by Mahle®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit...Designed to replace your malfunctioning partsHelps get your vehicle back to its original performance$3.14 - $19.57
- Mahle®Camshaft PlugCamshaft Plug by Mahle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$2.89 - $9.74
- Mahle®Camshaft RetainerCamshaft Retainer by Mahle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$32.61
- Mahle®Camshaft Thrust PlateCamshaft Thrust Plate by Mahle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$16.97 - $20.64
- Motorcraft®Camshaft SynchronizerCamshaft Synchronizer by Motorcraft®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Motorcraft features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$142.03 - $282.95
- Standard®Engine Camshaft SynchronizerEngine Camshaft Synchronizer by Standard®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$38.56 - $163.67
- SKP®Engine Camshaft SynchronizerEngine Camshaft Synchronizer by SKP®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$28.19 - $43.12
- Beck Arnley®Camshaft End CapCamshaft End Cap by Beck Arnley®. When investing in this superior product by Beck Arnley, expect to get the exact OEM look, function, and fit. The product was developed to stringent factory specifications and crafted using...OE quality products from top original equipmentTop quality materials$9.98 - $16.13
- Beck Arnley®Camshaft Guide O-RingCamshaft Guide O-Ring by Beck Arnley®. When investing in this superior product by Beck Arnley, expect to get the exact OEM look, function, and fit. The product was developed to stringent factory specifications and crafted using...OE quality products from top original equipmentTop quality materials$2.54
- Original Equipment®Camshaft BoltCamshaft Bolt by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials according...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$3.36 - $7.07
- Original Equipment®Camshaft PlugCamshaft Plug by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials according...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$2.57 - $28.87
- Original Equipment®Camshaft Repair SleeveCamshaft Repair Sleeve by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$63.35
- Cloyes®Camshaft Thrust ButtonCamshaft Thrust Button by Cloyes®. Keep your engine's valvetrain in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems. No matter whether you need a timing gear or complete timing gear set, Cloyes has the OE quality...Maintains critical valve timingPrevents performance problems and possible engine damage that can result from incorrect timing$5.92 - $20.83
- Cloyes®Camshaft Thrust PlateCamshaft Thrust Plate by Cloyes®. Keep your engine's valvetrain in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems. No matter whether you need a timing gear or complete timing gear set, Cloyes has the OE quality parts...Maintains critical valve timingPrevents performance problems and possible engine damage that can result from incorrect timing$13.53 - $14.80
The camshaft, or cam for short, opens and closes the intake and exhaust valves, allowing the fresh air/fuel mixture to enter the cylinder for combustion, and the spent gases to flow out. Most production cams are iron castings that are supported on journals that rotate in bearings, with individual eccentric lobes to actuate each valve. A single cam can be located in the cylinder block, or one or two cams can be mounted on the cylinder head.
On Over Head Valve (OHV) engines, the block mounted cam actuates the valves via lifters that ride on the lobes, pushrods that transfer motion up to the cylinder head, and rocker arms that pivot on shafts or studs. Single Over Head Cam (SOHC) engines operate the valves using followers or pivoting rocker arms, while Double Over Head Cam (DOHC) engines, which have separate cams for the intake and exhaust valves, employ buckets between the cam and valves. The crankshaft drives the cam(s) using a timing chain and gears or timing belt and sprockets, at ½ crankshaft speed. The camshaft must be timed with the crankshaft so that valve opening and closing is perfectly synchronized with piston movement.
OE camshafts are designed for the vehicle’s factory configuration, and if you’ve modified your vehicle and/or have specific performance goals, your engine can produce much more power with an aftermarket performance camshaft. From increased mileage to towing, better street performance and a “lumpy” idle, to all out racing, we have the right grind for every application including hydraulic and solid, flat tappet and roller lifters. Along with the mods listed above, compression ratio, transmission type, differential gearing, and vehicle weight must be factored in when choosing a cam.
Specs will vary, but in general performance camshafts have higher lift to open the valves further, increasing airflow and power. Performance camshafts also typically have longer duration – the valves are open longer, which increases high RPM power. Longer duration is typically accompanied by increased overlap (when both intake and exhaust valves are open), which can enhance cylinder filling at high RPM, but can also result in less vacuum for power accessories at low RPM.
Lobe Separation Angle (LSA), the number of camshaft degrees between the centerlines of the intake and exhaust lobes, is another spec you’ll encounter. In general, a camshaft with a tighter (smaller) LSA makes more torque at lower RPM and increases cylinder pressure; valve overlap is increased, with less idle vacuum and a rougher idle. A wider (larger) LSA reduces maximum torque but the power band is widened and peak torque occurs at a higher RPM. There is more vacuum at idle and idle quality is improved. A cam can also be advanced or retarded during installation to alter the RPM where peak power is delivered.
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