Product Overview
Chevy SBC V8 Stage 5 538/556 Lift Mechanical Cam Camshaft & Lifters Kit MC5949.
MC5949 Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft! Also included is a SET of (16) MA992 Lifters!
This is for Chevy SBC 262, 302, 307, 327, 350, 400 C.I V8 Engines from 1955-1995.
Camshaft Specifications:
- Stage: 5
- Duration @ .050": Intake: 258 Exhaust: 266
- Advertised Duration: Intake:290 Exhaust: 298
- Valve Lift: Intake: .538 Exhaust: .556
- Lobe Separation: Intake: 98 Exhaust: 111
- Power Range: 3600-7200
- Idle: LASH .030 INT .030 EXH VERY ROUGH
- Lifter Part #: 992
- Comment: HEAVY LOPE
General Stage 5 Camshaft Specifications:
- Idle Quality: Rough With Heavy Lope. Will Not Operate Power Brakes
- Torque: Mid To High Ranges 3800-5000 RPM
- Fuel Economy: Poor
Recommendations:
- Towing:Not Recommended
- Racing: Bracket Drag Racing, Oval Track
- Computer Controlled Vehicles: Not Recommended
- Transmission: Automatic With High Stall Converter or Heavy Duty Manual
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 To 12.0:1. Check Valve to Piston Clearance
