What is included in this COMP Cams kit?

This kit comes with the CL10-204-4 camshaft, a set of matching hydraulic lifters, assembly lube for installation, and decals and instructions from COMP Cams.

What kind of idle can I expect with this camshaft?

This A8 280H camshaft is designed for a street machine and is noted to have a rough idle, which is characteristic of its performance profile.

What other modifications are recommended when installing this camshaft?

To optimize performance, COMP Cams suggests using an upgraded intake manifold, a torque converter with a stall speed around 2500 RPM, and lower rear axle gears.

COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit A8 280H CL10-204-4

Name: COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit A8 280H
Brand: COMP Cams
Price: 462.75 USD
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COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit A8 280H

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COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit A8 280H. Includes camshaft, lifters, lube, and decals for AMC 290-401 engines. Offers a rough idle for a street machine.

Key Features

Fits AMC 290, 304, 343, 360, 390 and 401 engines.
Includes camshaft, lifters, assembly lube, decals, and instructions.
Hydraulic flat tappet camshaft with 230/230 duration.
Designed for street machine applications with a rough idle.
Recommended for use with 9:1 compression, a 2500 RPM stall converter, and lower gears.
Compatible with a wide range of AMC and Jeep vehicles from the 1960s through the 1980s.

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Product Details

When you're looking to give your AMC V8 a bit more personality, this COMP Cams Cam & Lifter Kit CL10-204-4 is a solid option. Inside this box, you'll find the camshaft itself, a set of hydraulic lifters to match, assembly lube to get things started right, and even some decals and instructions to help you out. This kit is designed for AMC engines ranging from the 290 cubic inch all the way up to the 401, covering a wide range of vehicles like the Jeep CJ series, Cherokee, Wagoneer, and classic AMC models such as the AMX and Javelin.

This particular camshaft, the A8 280H, is known as a great choice for a street machine build. It's a hydraulic flat tappet cam with a 230/230 duration, and it's intended to be used with about 9:1 compression. You'll notice it has a rough idle, which is part of its character for performance builds. To get the most out of this cam, COMP Cams recommends pairing it with an upgraded intake manifold, a torque converter rated around 2500 RPM, and lower gear ratios in your rear end.