COMP Cams Nitrided Camshaft CS XE294H-1
COMP Cams Nitrided Camshaft CS XE294H-1
Description
XE NIT 250/256HFTSBC
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts, the Xtreme Energy grind family offers gains in torque and horsepower while still delivering adequate vacuum for power brakes and other vacuum dependent accessories. Xtreme Energy camshafts work great in carbureted applications, but offer the best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, lower gear ratios, headers and free flowing exhaust.
Additional Information
Pro Street/bracket, needs good intake, headers, gear and 3300+ stall. Nitrided.
Application Summary
Fits Chevrolet GEN 1 Small Blocks including the 262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400. Does not fit LT1/LT4, or factory roller Small Blocks built from 1985 and newer. GM gradually added roller camshafts to 305's and 350's from the mid 80's forward. Camaros/Firebirds/Corvettes received the roller cams early, but many trucks and SUV's had flat tappet cams until the mid 90's. Remove the intake or timing cover to confirm whether the block is a factory roller or flat tappet. Does not fit the LS1, LS2, LS3 or any LS-based 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0 and 6.2. 1955-1957 Chevrolet 265 engines require a groove on the 5th cam journal for oiling. Contact us for more information.
Part Type
Engine Camshaft
Product Overview
Fits Chevrolet GEN 1 Small Blocks including the 262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400. Does not fit LT1/LT4, or factory roller Small Blocks built from 1985 and newer. GM gradually added roller camshafts to 305's and 350's from the mid 80's forward. Camaros/Firebirds/Corvettes received the roller cams early, but many trucks and SUV's had flat tappet cams until the mid 90's. Remove the intake or timing cover to confirm whether the block is a factory roller or flat tappet. Does not fit the LS1, LS2, LS3 or any LS-based 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0 and 6.2. 1955-1957 Chevrolet 265 engines require a groove on the 5th cam journal for oiling. Contact us for more information.
| Additional Application Notes | |
|---|---|
| • Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ L Engine VIN; w/ K Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ L Engine VIN; w/ K Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ Y Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ Y Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ J Engine VIN; w/ H Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ J Engine VIN; w/ H Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • From 1985-1998 Chevrolet introduced the factory roller Small Block into GM cars and trucks. Verify whether or not your vehicle came with a factory roller camshaft. If your vehicle was equipped with a roller camshaft, look to our camshafts and kits that start with "08-". | |
| • w/ T Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ T Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ L Engine VIN; w/ H Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ L Engine VIN; w/ H Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ E Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ E Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ V Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ V Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ K Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ K Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ G Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ G Engine VIN; From 1985-1998 Chevrolet introduced the factory roller Small Block into GM cars and trucks. Verify whether or not your vehicle came with a factory roller camshaft. If your vehicle was equipped with a roller camshaft, look to our camshafts and kits that start with "08-". | |
| • w/ G Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ S Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
| • w/ S Engine VIN; | |
| • w/ R Engine VIN; Hyd. Flat Tappet; 2800-7000rpm; Adv. Dur. 294 Int./306 Ext.; V. Lift .519 Int./.523 Exh.; Lobe Angle 110 deg.; | |
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Specifications
Product Details
| Advertised Exhaust Duration: | 306 |
| Advertised Intake Duration: | 294 |
| Amazon ASIN: | B002EE2FYY |
| Assembly Lubricant Included: | Yes |
| Basic Operating RPM Range: | 2,800-7000 |
| C.A.R.B. Exempt for Federally Certified Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?: | Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle. |
| C.A.R.B. Exempt for Foreign Vehicles Manufactured Before 1967?: | Yes, but must meet tailpipe emission standards for year of vehicle. |
| C.A.R.B. Exempt for On-Road Vehicles?: | No |
| C.A.R.B. Exempt for Racing and Off-Road Only Vehicles?: | Yes, but must be a race/competition only vehicle. |
| Cam Type: | Hydraulic Flat Tappet |
| Camshaft Gear Attachment: | 3-Bolt |
| Camshaft Material: | Nitrided Cast Iron |
| Camshaft Series: | Xtreme Energy |
| Description: | Xtreme Energy NIT 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block |
| Engine Family: | Chevrolet 262-400 c.i. 8 Cylinder (1958-1998) |
| Exhaust Duration @ .050 in.: | 256 |
| Exhaust Duration at .050 inch Lift: | 256 |
| Exhaust Duration: | 306 |
| Exhaust Valve Lift(in): | 0.523 |
| Exhaust Valve Lift: | 0.523 |
| Grind Number: | XE294H |
| Intake Duration @ .050 in.: | 250 |
| Intake Duration at .050 Inch Lift: | 250 |
| Intake Duration: | 294 |
| Intake Valve Lift(in): | 0.519 |
| Intake Valve Lift: | 0.519 |
| Lifter Type: | Hydraulic Flat Tappet |
| Lifters Included: | No |
| Part Number: | cca12-254-20 |
| RPM Range: | 2800-7200 |
| Title: | Xtreme Energy NIT 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block |
| Usage: | Street/Strip |
| Valve Springs Required: | Yes |
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Reference Information
| Reference Data (Provide these details to our support team) | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name/s | Comp Cams, Comp Cams (edelbrock) |
| StreetFX SKU | cca12-254-20 |
| SFX Item ID | 4118628 |
| Accounting SKU | cca-12-254-20 |
| Manufacturer SKU | 12-254-20 |
| Manufacturer UPC | 036584177913 |
| Alternative References | 12-254-20, CCA-12-254-20 |
Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 294/306, Lift .519/.523, Chevy, Small Block, Each
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| Product Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 12-254-20 |
| Part Type | Camshafts |
| Product Line | COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Pro-Plasma Nitrided Camshafts |
| UPC | 036584177913 |
| Cam Style | Hydraulic flat tappet |
| Camshaft Use | Street/Strip |
| Basic Operating RPM Range | 2,800-7,000 |
| Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift | 250 |
| Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift | 256 |
| Duration at 050 inch Lift | 250 int./256 exh. |
| Advertised Intake Duration | 294 |
| Advertised Exhaust Duration | 306 |
| Advertised Duration | 294 int./306 exh. |
| Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio | 0.519 in. |
| Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio | 0.523 in. |
| Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio | 0.519 int./0.523 exh. |
| Remanufactured | No |
| Computer-Controlled Compatible | No |
| Grind Number | CS XE294H-10 |
| Valve Springs Required | Yes |
| Quantity | Sold individually. |
| Notes | Nitrided camshaft. |
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