COMP Cams Nitrided Camshaft CB XS282 S for Chevrolet Big Block Engines

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. Street/strip, 3000+ stall, likes headers and gears, rough idle. Nitrided. Chevrolet GEN IV 396-454 Big Block Engines Originally Equipped with Flat Tappet Camshafts

The COMP Cams Nitrided Camshaft CB XS282 S is engineered for Chevrolet GEN IV 396-454 big block engines originally equipped with flat tappet camshafts. Designed to deliver enhanced performance, this camshaft features a quicker valve opening profile that increases responsiveness and provides more area under the lift curve compared to traditional, slower grinds. This results in improved torque and horsepower, making it ideal for street/strip applications with a 3000+ stall converter. The camshaft's design balances increased power with driveability, ensuring that vacuum-dependent accessories such as power brakes continue to operate effectively.

Built with durability in mind, the CB XS282 S camshaft is nitrided, offering increased surface hardness and resistance to wear, which is essential for high-performance use. It works exceptionally well in setups that include aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios, and free-flowing exhaust systems. While optimized for carbureted engines, this camshaft enhances overall engine responsiveness and power output, especially when combined with performance upgrades. It is suitable for enthusiasts looking to improve their engine's performance without sacrificing daily drivability.

Designed for use in applications that favor rough idle characteristics, this camshaft is particularly beneficial for street/strip builds that require a balance of power and reliability. The part is compatible with Chevrolet Gen IV big block engines and is ideal for those seeking to maximize their engine's potential with aftermarket modifications. Proper installation and tuning are recommended to achieve optimal performance.

Features:

• Quick valve opening profile for increased responsiveness

• More area under the lift curve for enhanced power

• Nitrided for increased durability and wear resistance

• Designed for Chevrolet GEN IV 396-454 big block engines

• Ideal for street/strip applications with 3000+ stall converters

• Balances increased performance with driveability

• Works best with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, and free-flowing exhaust systems

• Suitable for carbureted engines, with vacuum support for accessories

• Provides gains in torque and horsepower