COMP Cams Camshaft CS Nostalgia L79+

Sound and character of the ever popular GM L79 cam with modern power

Fits '58-'02 262-400 c.i.d. Chevy Small BlocksSound and character of the ever popular GM L79 Cam with modern powerNostalgia Plusâ„¢ Cams are designed to mimic the sound of the great engines of the past while improving performance by applying today's design Techniques. Capture the essence of the factory muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. These cams use lobe profiles that are slightly less aggressive than Xtreme Energyâ„¢ profiles but have excellent area under the curve for outstanding power.For Carb or Tunable Fuel Injection3 1: Cams for '55-'57 engines can be custom ordered. 2: The '87+ Chevy Small Block received provisions for Roller lifters. Most '87 - '93 GM cars came with Roller lifters, but most '87 - '95 trucks came with flat tappet lifters in Roller lifter style blocks. If a Roller Cam is desired and your block has OEM-style Roller Cam provisions. COMP Hydraulic Roller Lifter Install Kit for '87-'90 Blocks or '91-'02 Blocks can be purchased, as well as a '87+ OE-Style Hydraulic Roller Cam.For Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters

Description

Nostalgia Plus 229/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

Application

Fits Chevrolet GEN 1 Small Blocks including the 262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400. Does not fit LT1/LT4, or factory roller Small Blocks built from 1985 and newer. GM gradually added roller camshafts to 305's and 350's from the mid 80's forward. Camaros/Firebirds/Corvettes received the roller cams early, but many trucks and SUV's had flat tappet cams until the mid 90's. Remove the intake or timing cover to confirm whether the block is a factory roller or flat tappet. Does not fit the LS1, LS2, LS3 or any LS-based 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0 and 6.2. 1955-1957 Chevrolet 265 engines require a groove on the 5th cam journal for oiling. Contact us for more information.