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Comp Cams Part Number 12-609-5 is a Drag Race 250/260 solid flat tappet camshaft engineered for Chevrolet Small Block 262–400 engines (1958–1998). This profile is Comp’s best all-around solid flat tappet cam for competitive use, ideal for 1/4 to 3/8 mile tracks, drag racing, pulling, mud racing, and oval track applications. Designed for aggressive strip-focused performance with a 3,000–6,500 RPM operating range.
Drag Race series solid flat tappet camshaft
Optimized for 1/4 to 3/8 mile track performance
Strong upper-RPM power for drag, mud, and pulling applications
3-bolt camshaft gear attachment
Intended for dedicated strip and race builds
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Camshaft Type | Solid Flat Tappet |
| Series | Drag Race |
| Engine Family | Chevrolet 262–400 c.i. (1958–1998) |
| RPM Range | 3,000–6,500 |
| Advertised Duration (Int/Exh) | 285 / 285 |
| Duration @ .050" (Int/Exh) | 250 / 260 |
| Valve Lift (Int/Exh) | 0.532 / 0.555 |
| Lobe Lift (Int/Exh) | 0.356 / 0.370 |
| Lobe Separation Angle | 106° |
| Intake Centerline | 106° |
| Intake Open (BTDC) | 36° |
| Intake Close (ABDC) | 68° |
| Exhaust Open (BBDC) | 73° |
| Exhaust Close (ATDC) | 41° |
| Valve Timing @ .020" | Not specified (listed value provided as 0.02 lift) |
| Gear Attachment | 3-Bolt |
| Usage | Strip |
| Lifter Type | Solid Flat Tappet |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
| UPC | 036584540021 |
| Emissions Code | Not specified |
| California Proposition 65 | Cancer and Reproductive Harm (P65Warnings.ca.gov) |
Make: Chevrolet
Engine Family: 262–400 c.i. Small Block V8
Model Years: 1958–1998
Cam Gear Style: 3-bolt
