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COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Camshafts 12-246-3
COMP Cams 12-246-3 - COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Camshafts

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Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 274/286, Lift .490/.490, Chevy, Small Block, Each

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COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Camshafts

Part Type: Camshafts
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Brand: COMP Cams

Manufacturer's Part Number: 12-246-3

Part Type: Camshafts

Product Line: COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Camshafts

Summit Racing Part Number: CCA-12-246-3

UPC: 036584023548

Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet

Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,800-6,000

Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 230

Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 236

Duration at 050 inch Lift: 230 int./236 exh.

Advertised Intake Duration: 274

Advertised Exhaust Duration: 286

Advertised Duration: 274 int./286 exh.

Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.490 in.

Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.490 in.

Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.490 int./0.490 exh.

Lobe Separation (degrees): 110

Computer-Controlled Compatible: No

Grind Number: CS XE274H-10

Valve Springs Required: Yes

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COMP Cams Xtreme Energy camshafts employ the latest cam technology to provide maximum performance. Whether your use is off-roading, towing, or street performance, there's an Xtreme Energy cam available for you. By using an aggressive lobe profile, these cams provide better throttle response and more top-end horsepower than equivalent cams from other manufacturers—while delivering increased engine vacuum. Hundreds of models are available for fitment on vehicles from 1955 to the present. Select the cam designed for your application.

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Would this cam be good on a 350 with stock heads, air-gap intake, headers, and a 650 Edelbrock carb?

Asked by ABDULLAH on August 09, 2017

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It would work good, but depends on the heads. If they're stock vortec heads you'd need to get gone machined. Stock heads would really restrict the RPM range of the cam. I went with Brodix 180cc heads

JUSTIN from CA answered on August 27, 2017

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Would this work alright if I had a TH350 with a 4500RPM stall converter?

Asked by ALLEN on February 11, 2019

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Way too much converter for this cam, longer duration, looser converter. This cam is a good 2000-3000 stall cam.

ERIC from CA answered on March 01, 2019

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Iv'e got 0.490 max lift set of springs and this camshaft is 0.490 lift...is it safe to combine those two or should I upgrade my spring set?

Asked by JEROME on May 02, 2018

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Those springs will work perfect with that 490 lift cam.

RUDY from TX answered on May 02, 2018

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Would I be able to use the cam in a daily driver?

Asked by DOMINICK on February 07, 2018

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I called comp cams I told them I wanted the biggest cam I could put in my mild built 350 without loosing my power brakes. This is the cam they recommended. I bought it from summit installed cam I probly put around 500 miles on it since last summer . It sounds great I have have several people tell me it sounds great & one of the healthiest 350 they ever heard! Makes you feel good. For a everyday driver I would have to day yes.

JASON from WA answered on February 08, 2018

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Runs/works great in my 327

CCA-12-246-3
Pulls 16" vacuum at idle. Running 1.94 double hump heads, running Comp Cams 981-16 springs, stock 300hp cast iron intake, 500cfm 1404 Edelbrock carb. 3:55 rear gears with Muncie 4 speed. No valve train noise whatsoever. Nice lumpy idle. Great low end and mid range torque. Have run it for 12 years now with no issues whatsoever, never have had to re-adjust valves in all that time. Awesome cam for my application. ...read more

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Reviewer: from PA

Date: March 26, 2016

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This cam is the one. My 383 stroker loves the low end power and it still eats at over 6000rpm.

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Reviewer: from United States

Date: April 28, 2015

Great Runner

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CCA-12-246-3
Has good performance with loopy idle. Running in a 383 stroker manual trans very pleased with this cam.

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Reviewer: from MI

Date: September 20, 2014

Great Dual Pattern Cam

CCA-12-246-3
Best overall power in a hot 350. Must have at least 2000 stall and low rear gears. This cam pumps up compression and helps lower 8-9 compression engines to make power. This cam makes noise and is not quite at all. I stopped break in after 2 minutes because I thought something broke and called summit tech who stated that it was normal for this cam to be noisy since the fast ramps slam shut the valves. This is the biggest dual pattern profile flat tappet cam for a hot 350 build or 383 stroker. This cam is quite on exhaust though for those not wanting loud exhaust. I heard the radical ramp speed can wipe a lobe fast if not properly lubed with ZDDP, so use Comp Cam Break In Oil at all times, but if so even 5 of these cams are cheaper then a hydraulic roller cam kit. ...read more

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Reviewer: from OH

Date: April 21, 2015

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Really woke up my 355 sbc! Loved the sound and throttle response.

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Reviewer: from Norway

Date: April 20, 2017

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Great product

Real good sound great price will use this cam again.

Published on March 06, 2018 by RUDY

Thumbs up

Really woke up my 355 sbc! Loved the sound and throttle response.

Published on April 20, 2017 by ANDERS

Works good

Was a great cam to build my engine around. Seem to do what it's supposed to do. Helped put my SBC over the 40...read more

Published on June 17, 2016 by JASON

Runs/works great in my 327

Pulls 16" vacuum at idle. Running 1.94 double hump heads, running Comp Cams 981-16 springs, stock 300hp cast ...read more

Published on March 26, 2016 by GARY

Awesome

I put this in a mild 350 for my wife's first "drag" vehicle and the power delivery is smooth and consistent! ...read more

Published on January 22, 2016 by STEPHEN

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