Racing Camshafts, Valvetrain & Components

Camshafts are among the parts that have the most influence on engine performance. Featuring a special configuration in which camshaft lobes provide the lift of the valves in a certain sequence, cams make sure that the cylinders are filled with fresh air and get rid of the exhaust fumes in due time. In fact, even a millisecond and one-ten-thousandth of an inch matter here, as these parts rotate at incredible speed. If the shape or angle of these lobes relative to the shaft's longitudinal axle is changed a little, the corresponding valves will open earlier or later, and their open time will also change.

Any engine model has its own valve timing scheme, which describes the current status of the intake and exhaust valves relative to the top and bottom dead centers. In the motors oriented toward racing and high performance, this diagram usually differs, as working at high RPM requires altered timing, bigger valve overlap, etc. How to achieve the characteristics needed for racing in practice? One of the possible ways is installing performance camshafts, which feature an altered lobes' configuration for optimized exhaust and intake duration and more efficient operation.

This method of boosting horsepower has been used by tuners and racers for ages. Also, there are more recent and advanced technologies like VVT allowing you to adapt the engine's volumetric efficiency to the required RPM and load. Our online store carries a wide range of racing camshafts and other valvetrain components such as lifters, rocker arms, and valve kits sorted out according to engine and product types. Made of tough, wear-resistant steel, all of these parts feature long-lasting durability, great strength, and extremely high precision, which makes them the finest choice for tuning projects aimed at racing or motorsport.