Edelbrock Performer RPM Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft Kit BBC 396-454

Upgrade your Big Block Chevy with this Edelbrock Performer RPM camshaft kit engineered for 396, 427, and 454 Chevy V8 engines. Designed for aggressive street and street/strip performance applications, this hydraulic flat tappet camshaft delivers strong mid-range torque and impressive high-RPM horsepower while maintaining usable street manners and acceptable idle vacuum.

Features and Benefits:
- Designed for Big Block Chevy 396/ 427/ 454 engines
- Hydraulic flat tappet camshaft kit for street and street/strip performance
- Dyno-tested combination produced 540 HP and 530 lb.-ft. on a 454 BBC
- Strong operating range from 1,500-6,500 RPM
- High-lift, long-duration grind for aggressive performance applications
- Dyno-matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifolds
- Maintains usable 10-12 inHg idle vacuum for street drivability
- Includes matched hydraulic flat tappet lifters
- Excellent for muscle cars, street rods, and high performance BBC builds

Dyno-tested with Edelbrock Performer RPM components, this camshaft combination produced an impressive 540 horsepower and 530 lb.-ft. of torque on a 454 BBC when paired with the #7163 intake manifold and #60559 cylinder heads. Featuring increased lift and duration over typical street performance camshafts, this grind is optimized for engines operating from 1,500 to 6,500 RPM and includes matched hydraulic flat tappet lifters for proper valvetrain compatibility and reliable operation.

Specifications:
- Intake Duration at .050": 240 Degrees
- Exhaust Duration at .050": 246 Degrees
- Intake Lift: .560"
- Exhaust Lift: .573"
- Lobe Separation Angle: 112 Degrees
- Intake Centerline: 110 Degrees
- Idle Vacuum at 1000 RPM: 10 inHg
- Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
- Lifter Material: Hardened Steel

Vehicle Fitment:
- Big Block Chevy 396/ 427/ 454 Engines

Additional Notes:
- Recommended valve springs for OEM heads: Edelbrock #5762.
- Not for 1965?66 BBC requiring a grooved rear cam journal.
- Use only stock-ratio rocker arms.
- Adjustable valvetrain required.
- MUST use Edelbrock Sure Seat Valve Springs (or equivalent).
- Do NOT use rotator-type valve springs or retainers.
- Oil MUST contain zinc for flat tappet camshafts.
- Coat cam lobes and lifter bottoms with supplied MoS2 lube.
- Do NOT run engine under 2000 RPM during first 30 minutes. Improper break-in will cause severe wear.