Crower Chevy 262-400 Hot-Street Beast Cam
Engine Make: Chevrolet
Year: 1957-1998
Part Class: Camshaft
Engine Class: Small Block
Camshaft Name: Hot Street Beast
Camshaft Series: Beast
Engine Type: V8
Engine Size: 262, 267, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 & 400
Product Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Valve Lash: .000" intake and .000" exhaust
Lobe center: 112
Advertised Duration: Intake / Exhaust: 278 / 284
Duration @ .050" Lift: Intake / Exhaust: 218 / 226
Lobe Lift: Intake / Exhaust: .308 / .313
Rocker Ratio: Intake / Exhaust: 1.5 / 1.5
Gross Valve Lift: Intake / Exhaust: .462 / .470
CID: 283
Performance Level: 3
Low RPM: 2000
Peak HP: 5700
Redline: 6200
Performance Description: Delivers impressive mid-range and top-end power. Healthy sound. Economical price.
Engine Application:Level 3 camshafts are designed for moderately modified engines. Intended for performance hot street/strip and performance marine applications.
Recommended Modifications These higher lift and longer duration camshafts demand close attention to rear end gearing and tire diameter combinations. The secret here is to pick a ring and pinion gear set and tire diameter that keeps the engine in its optimum rpm power range. Automatic transmissions with an aftermarket high stall torque converter and manual transmissions. Headers, dual exhaust, larger than stack carburetor, performance manifold and increased compression (9.5:1 to 10.5:1) are required. Mild porting and larger valves will improve performance.
Product Characteristics Moderate lope at idle. Extended rpm range with emphasis on upper bottom to top end power and a strong mid range.
CID #2: 350
Performance Level 2: 3
Low RPM #2: 2000
Peak HP #2: 5700
Redline #2: 6200
Performance Description 2 Delivers impressive mid-range and top-end power. Healthy sound. Economical price.
Engine Application 2: Level 3 camshafts are designed for moderately modified engines. Intended for performance hot street/strip and performance marine applications.
Recommended Modifications 2: These higher lift and longer duration camshafts demand close attention to rear end gearing and tire diameter combinations. The secret here is to pick a ring and pinion gear set and tire diameter that keeps the engine in its optimum rpm power range. Automatic transmissions with an aftermarket high stall torque converter and manual transmissions. Headers, dual exhaust, larger than stack carburetor, performance manifold and increased compression (9.5:1 to 10.5:1) are required. Mild porting and larger valves will improve performance.
Product Characteristics 2 Moderate lope at idle. Extended rpm range with emphasis on upper bottom to top end power and a strong mid range.
CID #3: 400
Performance Level 3: 3
Low RPM #3: 2000
Peak HP #3: 5700
Redline #3: 6200
Performance Description 3: Delivers impressive mid-range and top-end power. Healthy sound. Economical price.
Engine Application 3: Level 3 camshafts are designed for moderately modified engines. Intended for performance hot street/strip and performance marine applications.
Recommended Modifications 3: These higher lift and longer duration camshafts demand close attention to rear end gearing and tire diameter combinations. The secret here is to pick a ring and pinion gear set and tire diameter that keeps the engine in its optimum rpm power range. Automatic transmissions with an aftermarket high stall torque converter and manual transmissions. Headers, dual exhaust, larger than stack carburetor, performance manifold and increased compression (9.5:1 to 10.5:1) are required. Mild porting and larger valves will improve performance.
Product Characteristics 3 Moderate lope at idle. Extended rpm range with emphasis on upper bottom to top end power and a strong mid range.
Grind Number: 278H
Recommended Kit #1: 84002
Recommended add-on: 86092