What is the primary benefit of installing this camshaft kit?

This kit is designed to improve the performance of your AMC V8 engine, especially when paired with headers and an aftermarket intake. It offers an updated powerband compared to stock camshafts.

What is included in the COMP Cams CL10-203-4 kit?

The kit comes complete with the camshaft, lifters, assembly lube to aid in installation, decals, and detailed instructions for proper setup.

What kind of idle can I expect with this camshaft?

This camshaft profile is known to produce a mild rough idle. This is a common characteristic for performance camshafts and indicates the engine is breathing more freely.

COMP Cams Camshaft and Lifter Kit 270H CL10-203-4

Name: COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit A8 270H
Brand: COMP Cams
Price: 462.75 USD
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COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit A8 270H

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COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit A8 270H for AMC 290-401. Improves performance with headers and aftermarket intake.

Key Features

Fits AMC 290, 304, 343, 360, 390, and 401 cubic inch V8 engines.
Hydraulic flat tappet camshaft and lifter kit.
Camshaft specifications: 224 degrees intake and 224 degrees exhaust duration.
Works well with headers and aftermarket intake manifolds.
Designed to work with stock torque converters.
Produces a mild rough idle.

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Will this fit your vehicle?

Product Details

This is the COMP Cams A8 270H hydraulic flat tappet camshaft and lifter kit, designed for AMC 290 through 401 cubic inch V8 engines. If you're looking to wake up the performance of your AMC-powered vehicle, this kit is a solid option. It's often chosen for builds using headers and an aftermarket intake manifold, and it works well with a stock torque converter.

The camshaft profile here offers a mild rough idle, which is a common characteristic for performance cams of this nature. It's a well-built kit that includes the camshaft, lifters, assembly lube, decals, and instructions, so you have the essentials to get the job done. This kit is a popular choice for those rebuilding the top end of their engine and seeking an improved powerband over stock.

This kit fits a wide range of AMC and Jeep vehicles from the late 1960s through the early 1990s, including models like the Jeep CJ series, Jeep Cherokee, and various AMC sedans and muscle cars. Always refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for proper setup and break-in procedures.