Chevy Impala Camshafts

A camshaft is part of the valvetrain rotating along with the engine crankshaft. Whereas there is only one crank, the camshafts can be coupled. In fact, the most spread valvetrain configuration is a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC), with a couple of cams located within the cylinder head. Such a layout is employed by both of the current Chevy Impala engines, as it allows to minimize noise and vibrations and is considered to be the most favorable for small-displacement motors. Operating in rather moderate conditions, camshafts don’t experience serious wear or any other form of deterioration, which allows them to keep working almost indefinitely long.

In reality, camshafts often fall victim to various timing mechanism malfunctions resulting in the engine desynchronization and some serious impacts to the cams. Another danger is the failure of the lubrication system causing low oil pressure, which often affects the valvetrain first. The results of camshaft damage are pretty serious, as even the tiniest dent in a cam will prevent the entire system from functioning properly. Using our top-notch Chevy Impala camshafts & components, you will be able to provide a quick and quality fix to this kind of problem.