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Pro Cam LubeInitial start-up is the most critical time in the life of any

camshaft. COMP Cams® has taken great pains to develop whatwe feel is the best protective break-in lubricant on the market. Itmust be spread generously on all lobes of the cam, on thebottoms of the lifters, and on the distributor gear when installinga cam. This is the instant protection you need to guard againstany premature wear.

Engine Assembly LubeOur engine assembly lube is used by professional engine

builders throughout the country for its superior lubricatingproperties and its ability to adhere to the engine parts until theengine is started. This lubricant is also ideal for the ball-socketarea of Magnum Rocker Arms™ and stock rockers. COMP Cams®

engine assembly lube has a white lithium base, and is easilyremoved with soap and water.

Camshaft Break-In lube• COMP Cams® Camshaft Break-In Lube

virtually eliminates initial start-up wear• Clings to the camshaft and lifters throughout break-in• Compatible with all petroleum based

and synthetic engine oils• Longer camshaft life due to proper break-in,

just add to engine oil.

Slipkote® Valvespring Spray • Reduces friction and prevents excessive heat build

up during initial start-up• Extends spring life by working between coils• Compatible with all petroleum based

and synthetic engine oils• Use whenever valve covers are off to extend the life

of the valvetrain

Part # Description Size103 Cam Installation Lube 5/8 fl. ounce152 Cam Installation Lube 4 ounce bottle153 Cam Installation Lube 8 ounce bottle154 Cam Installation Lube 12 ounce bottle198 6-Pack (contains 6 of part #152) 4 ounce bottles

MSDS available on request

Part # Description Size102 Engine Assembly Lube 4 ounce jar104 Engine Assembly Lube 8 ounce jar127 Engine Assembly Lube 16 oz. tube


Part # Description Size106 Slipkote® Valve Spring Spray 6 oz. aerosol can159 Camshaft Break-In Lube 12 ounce bottle


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Bronze GearsOne of the first requirements when installing a steel roller

cam is the addition of a bronze distributor gear. A stock castiron gear is not compatible with a steel camshaft. COMPCams® gears are machined from AMPCO-45 extrudedaluminum bronze with 5% Nickel added. These gears featurea high-strength tooth design that resists wear even whenused with high pressure oil pumps. These extra tough gearsare the answer when higher mechanical properties aredemanded.

Part #431

Part #461

Part #438

Part #466

Part #412

Fits Shaft Make Part # Description Diameter

461 4 cyl. 153 .491”461 6 cyl. 194-250 & 292 .491”414 V6 60° 173 .427”412 V6 90° 200-262 .491”410 V6 90° 200-262 w/MSD distributor .500”

Chevrolet 412 V8 265-400 .491”410 V8 265-400 w/MSD distributor .500”413 V8 265-400 (Reverse Rotation) .491”

411V8 262-400 396-454 90° V6 200

.500”262 for ACCEL distributor.412 V8 396-454 .491”413 V8 396-454 (reverse rotation) .491”410 V8 396-454 w/MSD distributor .500”420 V8 273-360 “LA,” Donovan V8 .484”

Chrysler 424 V8 “B” 383-440 .484”424 V8 426 Hemi .484”466 6 cyl. 240-300 .530”438 V8 260-302, Boss 302-351W .500”431 V8 260-302, Boss 302-351W .467”435 SVO V8 302-351W .530”

Ford436 V8 351C, 351-400M .530”432 V8 351C, Boss 351, 351M-400M .500”432 V8 352-428 .500”433 V8 352-428 .467”436 V8 429, 460 .530”432 V8 429, 460 .500”

Oldsmobile 442 V8 260-455 .491”461 4 cyl. 151 1977-78 .491”

Pontiac 461 4 cyl. 151 1979-89 oil pump gear .491”451 V8 265-455 .491”

Note: A bronze gear is not required with an austemperedductile iron cam (i.e. some hydraulic rollers and street rollers).Call CAM HELP

® at 1-800-999-0853 to verify cam core material.

Carbon Ultra-Poly Composite Distributor Gear

COMP Cams® is proud to introduce the latest in Hi-Techdistributor gears. Manufactured from Carbon Ultra-Poly thesegears represent the future of distributor gears. We have themavailable for Small & Big Block Chevrolets with .500” or .491”distributor shafts and Ford FW applications. These gears haveundergone stringent testing in various applications withpositive results. These super tough gears show great promisein solving the wear issues associated with bronze gears inracing applications. COMP Cams® is pleased to bring youanother innovative product, call today for more information onthese gears and our other fine products.

Fits Shaft Make Part # Description Diameter

Chevrolet12200 V8 Small and Big Block .491” w/ beveled tooth12140 V8 Small and Big Block .500” w/ beveled tooth

Ford 35100 FW Beveled Tooth Gear .530” w/ beveled tooth

Note: A composite gear is an upgrade from the stock gear.Call CAM HELP

® at 1-800-999-0853 to verify if this new gear isright for your specific needs.


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Machined from Induction Hardened 52100 Steel then pressed

and swedged into place

Precision machined for less stress and greater durability

The Endure-X Roller Lifter has earned the approval of the U.S. Patent office,U.S. Patent # 6,209,498

Machined from 9310 High Nickel Chrome Steel

Machined from 12L14 Case Hardened Alloy,

Lifter bodies are also .300” taller allowing this lifter to be used in

late model blocks

Engineered with an extra oiling groove milled into the body allowing oil through to the

roller bearing

Features a machined radius to properly match the lifter body

plus a proven design button and screw assembly


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The lifter is one of the most critical pieces in an enginecombination. Whether it be mechanical or hydraulic, flat tappetor roller, the lifter determines how the camshaft will react to thebalance of the engine combination. As operating rangeincreases, lifter and valve float become serious considerations.Increased spring pressure can sometimes be the answer, butmore often than not, the ability of the lifter to manage the load isthe key to success or valve train failure. COMP Cams® offers allof the popular lifter designs, and COMP Cams®’ CAMHELP®

personnel can help with the all important lifter decision.

Early overhead valve engine designs utilized the hydraulictappet to quiet valve train noise. High RPM was never aconsideration, nor was longevity. An engine from the mid-fiftiesto early sixties seldom saw anywhere near 100,000 miles in itslife span. Competition engines were virtually unknown, and“street” performance had not yet surfaced. Excessive oilingclearances in valve lifters, then known as “tappets” because ofthe noise that they made, was not even a consideration. Carbuilders were more concerned with controlling engine noisesthan engine efficiency. Solid or mechanical lifters became thetappet of choice by allowing the engine to rev higher withoutfloating the valve train. Valve lash could be controlled or adjustedas necessary to optimize the available torque curve.

The advent of precision machining capabilities in massproduction gave the aftermarket the first opportunities to buildperformance hydraulic lifters. Closer tolerances in metering andoil control allowed us to create a lifter that allowed more or lesscompression of the internal plunger in the lifter. There were twoopposing schools of thought here. On one hand, a softer lifterwas considered best, because it allowed the plunger tocompress under sudden heavy loading, preventing binding andover-acceleration of the valve train. The other theory was thattightened control in the lifter allowed the valve train to respondquicker. The increased volume of oil under the plunger thenbecame a mechanical “wedge” to more closely resemble amechanical valve train. Both assumptions were correct, and bothhad their place, even though they achieved totally oppositeresults. But, this was the beginning of fine-tuning and openedthe door to better technology.

The perfection or utilization of the needle bearing gave us thepractical application of the roller lifter. Cam lobe designers hadfor some time visualized that longer, wider ramps would allowincreased performance by allowing for greater cylinder fillingand better exhaust flow. Unfortunately, flat bottom lifters wereforced to maintain a somewhat narrow contact patch on thecamshaft or lifter failure would occur.

The roller tip followed the cam profile several degrees longer,allowing the lifter to continue controlling valve motion beyondthe capabilities of the flat tappet lifter. Immediate performancegains were recognized from essentially the same camshaftspecifications. Radically increased performance was only a smallstep away. This became possible through the increased valvesprings pressures that were now feasible with mechanical liftersthat did not scrub the surface of the camshaft as much.Introduction of steel, rather than cast or ductile iron camshaftcores opened the door to even greater spring pressures.

Hydraulic rollerprogression wassomewhat slower, becausethe hydraulic mechanism prevented excessive spring pressuresand excessive ramp speeds. The thought was that hydraulicperformance was of little benefit combined with a roller tip lifter.The major auto manufacturers would be the ones to change thisperception. As engines began to see 150,000 to 200,000 miles,durability became a problem. The basic flat tappet cam becamea weak link the modern overhead valve engine configuration.Roller cams created less friction and lasted much longer whilemaking the engine combination more efficient. The hydraulicroller has become the final link in the evolution of the overheadvalve engine that so many of us have utilized for ourperformance vehicles over the past 50 years. The next time youlook at the long list of available options of lifter types and styles,think back and appreciate the advancement in valve traintechnology.

COMP Cams® lifters areidentifiable by the part

number directly placed on thelifter itself, insist on the best

and accept no imitations.

COMP Cams® Lifters


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High Energy™ HydraulicsNot all hydraulic lifters are created equal! The use of High

Energy™ Hydraulic lifters gives you advantages not found inother brands of lifters.

Our lifters have a patented constant orifice metering valve thatprecisely meters oil to the rocker arms. Continuous contactbetween the metering valve and the precisely coined bottomsurface of the pushrod seat is maintained throughout the enginesrpm range, eliminating excessive oiling at high speeds.

The pushrod seat is made of a special powdered metal ironalloy and heat treated for strength and wear resistance.

COMP Cams® High Energy™ Hydraulic Lifters are producedwith a longer piston than conventional hydraulic lifters. The extralength is made possible from a counter-bored pushrod seatposition. The longer piston is produced with through - hardenedsteel that provides more bearing surface, and increased lifterlongevity.

High Energy™ Lifters have a light weight check valve disc thatallows for quicker response. This results in increases in enginespeed before valve float. This check valve also maintains addedcontrol at all engine speeds and loads. Increases in engine speedcan be attributed to this quicker response check valve.

Don’t take the chance of voiding cam warranties and losingpower by using other brands of lifters!

It is not necessary to “pre-pump” hydraulic lifters full of engine oil prior to installation and valve adjustment. It is actuallyUNDESIRABLE to do so as the “pumped up” lifters will cause the valves to open during the adjustment process, rather thanpositioning the valve lifter plunger in its operating position as it is supposed to do. “Pre-soaking” hydraulic lifters in a bath of engineoil is a good idea, but it is not mandatory. It does ensure that the lifters are adequately lubricated on their outer surfaces prior toinstallation in the engine. It may also result in a quieter engine start up as the oil in the bath may displace some air from the lifter’splunger reservoir.

Part #812COMP Cams® lifters areidentifiable by the partnumber directly placedon the lifter itself, insiston the best and acceptno imitations.

Make Part # Description

American Motors822-16 V8 290-401822-12 6 Cyl. 199-258

869-12V6 AMC, Olds, Pontiac, V6

Buick 183-252 1962-present869-16 V8 350-455

Cadillac 869-16 V8 472-500 812-16 V8 265-400812-16 V8 396-454

Chevrolet 812-12 6 Cyl. 194-292802-12 V6 60˚ 173, 207, 2.8-3.4 liter812-12 V6 90˚ 200-262822-16 V8 273-360824-16 V8 B-383-440, 1958-67

Chrysler 822-16 V8 B-383-440, 1968-present824-16 Hemi 426820-12 6 Cyl. 170-225, 1980-present842-8 2.2L 4 cyl.832-16 V8 289-302-351W832-16 V8 351C-351M-400M834-16 V8 352-428

Ford 832-16 V8 429-460832-12 6 Cyl. 240-300834-12 6 Cyl. 144-250834-12 2600-2800 cc V6 (158-171 C.I.)832-12 V6 231846-8 2300 cc 4 cyl.

Int. Harvester 855-16 V8 266-392Oldsmobile 852-16 V8 260-455

864-8 151 4 cyl.Pontiac 864-16 V8 265-301

852-16 V8 326-455

ValveRetainer

Snap Ring

PlungerReturn Spring

LightweightCheck ValveDisc

Tappet Body

CheckValve Spring

CheckValve

Assembly

EnlargedPlunger Piston

OilMetering Plate

HighStrengthPush RodSeat

HYDRAULIC TAPPET COMPONENTS

Reservoir

Internal OilGroove

Body Oil Groove

High PressureChamber

Valve Retainer“Cage”

Plunger OilHole

Body Oil Hole

Cam Face


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Pro Magnum HydraulicCOMP Cams®’ Pro Magnum Hydraulic Lifters™ are specifically

designed to perform at higher engine speeds. When engines areequipped with a hydraulic camshaft, high rpm is limited by theimproper position of the internal piston as the lifter inevitably“pumps up”. This improper location results in open valves andtherefore leads to lost power or sometimes evenengine failure.

COMP Cams®’ Pro Magnum Hydraulic Lifters™ offer a distinctadvantage over standard high performance hydraulic lifters,especially in race applications where a hydraulic lifter must beused. When tested in a Chevrolet 468 ci Big Block, the powerincrease was significant (See chart below).

Part #858-16

COMP Cams® lifters areidentifiable by the part numberdirectly placed on the lifteritself, insist on the best andaccept no imitations.

Pro Magnum Lifters™ must be installed on anengine with ADJUSTABLE rocker arms andpreloaded to .002”-.004”. Always set the preloadwith the engine warmed to normal operatingtemperatures to allow for thermal growth.

425

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Pro Magnum vs. Stock

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Standard

Pro Magnum

Engine: 468 BBC, 292H cam, 8:1 C. R., Oval Port Heads, TorkerIntake, 3310 carb, 12º timing, Headers, Stock Rockers, PremiumUnleaded Gas.

Make Part # Description867-16 V8 290-401

American Motors 867-12 6 cyl. 199-258865-12 V6 183-252, ’62-present

Buick865-16 V8 350-455865-12 V6, 183-252 858-16 V8 265-400

Chevrolet858-16 V8 396-454858-12 6 cyl. 194-292858-12 V6 90° 200-262

Chrysler867-16 V8 273-360 867-16 V8 B-383-440 1968-present862-16 V8 289-302-351W862-16 V8 351C-351M-400M

Ford 862-16 V8 429-460862-12 V6 231862-12 6 cyl. 240-300

Oldsmobile863-16 V8 260-455865-12 V6 183-252, ’62-present

Pontiac863-16 V8 326-455865-12 V6 183-252, ’62-present

NOTE: Adjustable Valve Train Required


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Hi-Tech HydraulicVariable Duration LiftersThis lifter has a greater bleed rate which greatly increasesvacuum, throttle response, and noise. It is designed primarily forextremely hot street machines or racing applications where avacuum rule is in place or where you must run a hydraulic cam.This lifter should not be run for extended periods on the street.

Make Part # Description, For 6 cylinder use -12 suffix.AMC 882-16 V8 290-401,Chrysler 882-16 V8 273-360, 383-440Chevrolet 880-16 V8 265-400, 396-454Ford 884-16 V8 289-302, 351W, 429-460, 351C-400M Oldsmobile 886-16 V8 260-455Pontiac 886-16 V8 326-455

When adjusting the preload on High Energy™

or Hi-Tech™ Hydraulic Lifters, theRECOMMENDED preload is 1/4-3/4turns of the adjusting nut.

Part #884

High Tech

TESTED W/ SLIGHT LOAD @ 1000 RPM

HighEnergy

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7

6

5

VACUUM COMPARISON

VACU

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HG

The chart to the left illustratesthe vacuum of the two typesof hydraulic lifters when usedwith the same cam. Remem-ber that the vacuum isdirectly proportional to thethrottle response and bottomend power.

Hydraulic LifterComparison Test

High Tech

TESTED @ 1500 RPM

HighEnergy

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2

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The chart to the left illustratesthe noise produced by thetwo types of hydraulic lifters.Notice that the greater thebleed rate, the greater thenoise level.

Race Hydraulic Flat TappetLifters for Chevrolet

This is the best all around High Performance Chevrolet HydraulicFlat Tappet lifter on the market.• Tighter plunger to body tolerances,• Super strict tolerances for the mechanical internals• Premium one piece pushrod seats• Extra heavy duty snap ring • Lubrited camface

Make Part # Description, For 6 cylinder use -12 suffix.Chevrolet 84000-16 Chevrolet Big & Small Block Race Lifters

Part #84000


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Part #813COMP Cams® lifters areidentifiable by the partnumber directly placed on thelifter itself, insist on the bestand accept no imitations.

Make Part # DescriptionAMC 801-16 V8 290-401Cadillac 813-16 V8 472-500

813-16 V8 265-400833-16 V8 265-400 w/.875” lifter bore

Chevrolet 800-16 V8 265-400 w/.012” Hole 813-16 V8 396-454813-12 6 cyl. 194-292860-16 V8 265-400 mushroom lifter*813-12 V6 90° 200-262821-16 V8 273-360801-16 V8 273-360 (oils pushrod)

Chrysler 821-16 V8 B-383-440 ‘58-present821-16 V8 Hemi 426821-12 6 cyl. 170-255831-16 V8 221-351W ‘63-1969833-16 V8 302-351W ‘69-present833-16 V8 Boss 302, 351C, 351M, 400M

Ford 835-16 V8 352-428837-16 V8 352-428 (shell type)833-16 V8 429-460831-12 6-cyl. 240-300835-12 6-cyl. 144-250, V6 2600-2800cc

Oldsmobile 813X-16 V8 260-455Pontiac 813X-16 V8 265-455Volkswagen 861-8 1200-1600cc (air cooled)

*Requires block machining and special cam.

Solid / MechanicalFor the enthusiast who chooses a solid lifter cam,

COMP Cams® offers the highest quality mechanical liftersavailable today. These lifters are manufactured using the tightesttolerances in the industry ensuring optimum performance. Thecrown of the lifter is ground to a precise radius for proper break-in and to guarantee long life. The oil metering band is milled tothe correct depth to prevent too much oil from being delivered tothe top of the motor, robbing precious horsepower. Remember,the lifter is the most important component between the camprofile and the valve, so make COMP Cams® Solid Lifters yourchoice for maximum power and warranty protection.

Hi-Tech Lite HTLLightweight Race Lifter

• Specifically designed for racing applications requiring solidlifter cams.

• Approximately 20 grams lighter than conventional solid lifters.• Manufacturing tolerances held much tighter to ensure

consistent diameter as well as optimum radius on the bottomof the lifter.

• Improved pushrod seat specifically designed for the excessive pressures of race applications.

• No chamfer at bottom of lifter to ensure maximum effectivediameter—requires special work by engine builder.

• For .842” and .875” diameter tappet racing engines.• Tests prove 100 rpm increase in maximum

engine speed.• Packaged in a special protective plastic lifter case.

Part #804-16

Part # Description Size803-16 V8 all with .875” H.I.P.’d Material .875”

804-16V8 all with .875” H.I.P.’d Material w/.012”

.875” w/ holeoil hole in tappet face (no chamfer)805-16 V8 all with .875” H.I.P.’d Material .875”+.001” O.D.

806-16V8 all with .842” w/.012” oil hole in

.842” w/ holetappet face (no chamfer)807-16 V8 all with .842” (no chamfer) .842”808-16 V8 all with .875” (no side oil hole) .875”809-16 V8 all with .875” lifter bore (no chamfer) .875”

810-16V8 all with .875” w/.012” oil hole in

.875” w/ holetappet face (no chamfer)5305 Plastic case for lifters


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High Energy® Hydraulic Roller LiftersThese lifters are for use with the newly designed hydraulic

roller cam series from COMP Cams® or as a performance replacement for stock hydraulic roller lifters. You must be certainthat the lifter is correct for the type of block used.

Part #853

Pro Magnum HydraulicHigh Performance Hydraulic Roller Lifters

COMP Cams® Pro Magnum Hydraulic Roller Lifters™ are specifi-cally designed to perform at higher engine speeds. When enginesare equipped with a hydraulic camshaft, high rpm is limited by theimproper position of the internal piston as the lifter inevitably“pumps up”. This improper location results in open valves andtherefore leads to lost power or sometimes even engine failure.

All COMP Cams® roller lifters are shipped with grease coatingon the outside shell to prevent rust, and a thick grease in theroller bearing to keep the needles in place during assembly. Priorto installing the lifters in an engine, it is important to wash all ofthe grease from the lifter and bearing with a suitable solvent ormineral spirits. After blowing the parts dry, totally immerse thelifter in fresh 30W engine oil for 30 minutes. This willENSURE that the entire roller bearing is filled with oil. Afterinstalling the lifters, try not to let the engine sit for an extendedperiod of time prior to startup to minimize the amount of oil thatdrains out of the bearing.

Make Part # DescriptionSmall Block 305 & 350. For use in blocks

Chevrolet 850-16 originally equipped with hydraulic roller cam.(’87 to present, and LS1)

Chevy V6 850-124.3L V6. For use in blocks originally equippedwith hydraulic roller cam ('87 to present)Ford 302. For blocks originally equipped with

Ford 851-16hydraulic roller cam and in COMP Cams®

specially designed Ford retro-fit Kit, for 351W,351C, 400M, 289-302, and 351MSmall Block 265-400. A retro-fit lifter for early

Chevrolet 853-16 model blocks originally equipped with astandard hydraulic cam4.3L V6. A retro-fit lifter for 1985-’86 model

Chevy V6 853-12 blocks originally equipped with a standard hydraulic cam

Chevrolet 854-16Big Block 396-454. This is also a retro-fit lifter forearly model blocks, similar to the 853

Olds &857-16

Oldsmobile & PontiacPontiac retro-fit hydraulic roller lifters

Pro Magnum Lifters™ must be installed on an engine withADJUSTABLE rocker arms and preloaded to .002”-.004”.Always set the preload with the engine warmed to normaloperating temperatures to allow for thermal growth.

Make Part # DescriptionSmall Block 305 & 350. For use in blocks

Chevrolet 875-16 originally equipped with hydraulic roller cam.(’87 to present, and LS1)

Chevy V6 875-124.3L V6. For use in blocks originally equipped with hydraulic roller cam ('87 to present)Small Block 265-400. A retro-fit lifter for early

Chevrolet 885-16 model blocks originally equipped with a standard hydraulic cam

Chevy V6 885-124.3L V6. For use in blocks originally equipped with hydraulic roller cam ('87 to present)

Chevrolet 887-16Big Block 396-454. This is also a retro-fit lifter for early model blocks equipped with astandard hydraulic cam

Part #885


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Hydraulic Roller Lifter Installation Kits

These kits contain the remaining parts required to installhydraulic roller lifters in the V6 and V8 blocks originally equippedwith hydraulic roller camshafts.

Why go through the hassle of going to your local dealer totrack down these hard to find parts for your OEM hydraulic rollercam engine? COMP Cams® has done the research for you and put togetherthese time saving kits containing all the necessary pieces to helpyou smoothly install your new COMP Cams® hydraulic roller camin these engines. Each kit comes complete with all the requiredhardware, and all brand new!

No laborious hours bent over scrubbing 100,000 miles ofengine grime off those used parts. And no wondering if your newengine will let you down on the road because you re-used thosesame worn out stock parts.

Ford Hydraulic RollerRetro-fit Kit

Part #31-1000 contains the pieces required to install ourcomplete line of hydraulic roller cams in 302, 351W, 351C and351M-400 Ford engines that did not come with an OEMhydraulic roller cam. This kit works on all small block engines,originally equipped with either a flat tappet or a roller cam. It iscritical to match the base circle of the cam with the correctblock. All kits come complete with detailed instructions and allnecessary hardware.

Part #31-1000

Part #08-1000

Make Part # Application Kit Contains:Fits Chevrolet Small • (3) 4605-B camshaft boltsBlock V-8 305 & 350 • (8) 8105-LG lifter guides

Chevy 08-1000 with O.E. Hydraulic • (1) 8105-LR lifter retainerRoller Camshaft • (1) 8105-CR cam retainer

• (2) 8105-B cam retainer boltsFits Chevrolet V-6 4.3L • (6) 8105-LG lifter guideswith balance shaft • (1) 8106-LR lifter retainer

Chevy 09-1000 (except ‘94 and up • (3) 4605-B camshaft boltsw/plastic lifter guides)• (1) 8106-CR cam retainer

• (2) 8106-B cam retainer boltsV6 4.3L • (6) 8105-LG lifter guides

Chevy 09-1001without balance • (1) 8107-LR lifter retainershaft (except 85-86 • (1) 8105-CR cam retainerwith hydraulic cam) • (2) 8105-B cam retainer bolts

• (8) 8135-LG lifter guidesFord 35-1001 302 HO, 5.0 • (1) 8135-LR lifter retainer

• (2) 8135-B retainer bolts

Make Part # Application Kit Contains289-302 (8) 8135-LG Lifter guides

Ford 31-1000351C (1) 8135-LR Lifter retainer351M-400M (2) 8135-CS Socket head351W cap screws


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COMP Cams®

Super Roller LiftersThe Best All Around Lifter Available

• Superior performance & durability• Special patented design• Race proven• Chromemoly heat-treated axle• Small base circle & offsets available• Edge orifice type oil metering• Rebuildable

COMP Cams®

Endure-X Roller LiftersU.S. Patent # 6,209,498

The Ultimate Street and Marine Lifter

• Designed with an extra oiling groovemilled into the body allowing oil through to the roller bearing for low RPM street and marine applications

• The .300” taller body allows this lifterto fit in late model blocks

COMP Cams®

Generation III Roller LiftersPatent pending

Designed For Endurance In Extreme Applications

• Designed for Craftsman Truck andBusch Grand National applications

• Ultra-Lightweight design, made with SAE 9310 Alloy • Unique bolt down lifter guide eliminates the link bar,

producing a lighter, stronger lifter assembly• Inner race wheel assembly spreads the force over a

greater area, reducing wear, prolonging tappet life • Pressure fed oil to the bearing area

reduces possibility of premature failure• Available for centered or offset applications• Ideal for circle track applications• .842” and .875” versions available

Part #866

Part #819

Part #87001


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Super Roller LiftersThe lifter is the immediate link between the cam and the rest

of the valve train. It must be built tough to endure thesledgehammer-like pounding of engine speeds above 10,000rpm. This is not a problem for COMP Cams®

Super Roller Lifters. After all, we engineered them to withstandmuch harsher conditions than these.

Today’s high horsepower engines are becoming increasingly hostile environments. In an effort to squeeze outevery last ounce of power, our engineers are designing radicallobes with steep ramps that accelerate lifters at extremely highrates. Keeping this acceleration in check requires incrediblevalve spring pressures—sometimes as high as 1000 lbs.—orthe lifter will be launched off the lobe, causing valve float andultimate engine destruction!

Our patented link bar design eliminates the problemsassociated with other companies’ riveted button link bars.

Our roller wheel will stand up to the abuse because it is madefrom an exotic steel Nickel alloy, far superior to the ordinary ballbearing steel our competitors use. Our bodies are fully heat-treated machined to a tolerance of ±.0002”!

Small base circle and offset designs are available for somespecial applications.

Most Super Roller Lifters have a unique patented link barsystem which blends all the advantages and interchangeability ofa removable link bar with the safety of a captured link bar. Justturn the link bar parallel to the lifter, line up the button on thelifter with the hole in the link bar, snap in and turn 90°. Once inthe engine, if the pushrod or some other part fails, the liftersremain attached to each other, preventing other damage.

• Superior performance & durability• Special patented design• Race proven• Chromemoly heat-treated axle• Small base circle & offsets available• Edge orifice type oil metering

Part #841

All COMP Cams® roller lifters are shipped with grease coatingon the outside shell to prevent rust, and a thick grease in theroller bearing to keep the needles in place during assembly. Priorto installing the lifters in an engine, it is IMPORTANT towash all of the grease from the lifter and bearing with a suitablesolvent or mineral spirits. After blowing the parts dry, totallyimmerse the lifter in fresh 30W engine oil for 30 minutes or so.This will ensure that the entire roller bearing is filled with oil.After installing the lifters, try not to let the engine sit for anextended period of time prior to startup to minimize the amountof oil that drains out of the bearing.

Part #841 Close-up

Lifter Body Styles

Generation III

Solid

Solid-Oil Band

Cutaway-Solid

Cutaway-Oil Band


ROLLER LIFTER SPECIFICATIONS

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Part # Description Diameter Set Includes Pushrod Seat Oil Hole Comp Cams& Style Lifters Link Bars Location Direction vs Axle Rev Kit #

American Motors V-8 290-401 1966-1989848-16 Baseline coverage for all types of .904 (16) 848-1 (8) 839-L All Centered Parallel N/A

motorsports using the AMC engineBuick V-6

868-12 Best for any application when a centered .842 (12) 818-1 (5) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular N/Apushrod can be used (1) 814-L

868S-12 For engines that oil through the rocker arm .842 (12) (5) 818-L All Centered None N/Ashafts, not through the pushrods. 868S-1 (1) 814-L

Chevrolet 90 V-6 (Race)818-12 Best all around set when a centered .842 (12) 818-1 (6) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular 4006

pushrod can be used.897-12 Use when an offset intake pushrod set is .842 (6)894C-1 (4)818-L (6) Centered Perpendicular N/A

required for clearance. Centered exhaust. (4) 894L-1 (2) 814-L (2) Rights(2) 894R-1 (4) Lefts

Chevrolet V-8 265-400 ( * Denotes tappets for 1987 and up blocks with taller lifter bores)815-16 Great for any application with enlarged lifter .874 (16) 815-1 (8) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular 4008

bores, “Ford diameter”.818-16 The best all around lifter available. Perfect .842 (16) 818-1 (8) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular 4000

for any application with no off-sets.847-16 Off-set intakes with special “Captured” link .842 (4) pr 847LC-2 Captured (8) Centered Perpendicular N/A

bar design. (4) pr 847RC-2 (4) Rights(4) Lefts

871-16* Full Body style of the 873-16 .300” Taller body .842 (16) 871-1 (8) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular N/Afor ‘87+, Bowtie and most aluminum blocks

873-16* .300” Taller body for ‘87 and up, Bowtie and .842 (16) 873-1 (8) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular N/Amost aluminum blocks

888-16* Endure-X tappet. Designed for street and .842 (16) 888-1 (8) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular N/Amarine applications, with .300” taller body.

890-16 Special design set with off-set Intakes for .874 (8) 890C-1 (8) 818-L (8) Centered Perpendicular N/Aadditional clearance and enlarged lifter (4) 890R-1 (4) Rights bores, “Ford diameter”. (4) 890L-1 (4) Lefts

891-16 Specifically engineered for any application .842 (16) 891-1 (8) 818-L All Centered Perpendicular 4000using “Small Base Circle” cams.

894-16 A proven winner when off-set Intakes are .842 (8) 894C-1 (8) 818-L (8) Centered Perpendicular N/Anecessary for more pushrod clearance. (4) 894R-1 (4) Rights

(4) 894L-1 (4) Lefts896-16 For use with Dart, Buick, Canted or .842 (8) 894C-1 (8) 818-L (8) Centered Perpendicular N/A

Splayed Valve heads. Left off-set Intakes. (8) 894L-1 (8) Lefts86999-16* Gen III lifter, designed for endurance in .842 (8) 86999C-1 (8) 87012 (8) Centered Perpendicular N/A

extreme applications. Off-set Intakes for (4) 86999R-1 (4) Rightsmost Craftsman Truck and Busch engines. (4) 86999L-1 (4) Lefts

87000-16* Gen III lifter, designed for endurance in .842 (16) (8) 87012 All Centered Perpendicular N/Aextreme applications, specifically for 86999C-1Craftsman Truck and Busch series.

87001-16* Gen III lifter, designed for endurance in .874 (8) 87001C-1 (8) 87012 (8) Centered Perpendicular N/Aextreme applications. Off-set Intakes for (4) 87001R-1 (4) Rightsenlarged lifter bores, “Ford diameter”. (4) 87001L-1 (4) Lefts

87002-16* Gen III lifter, designed for endurance in .874 (16) (8) 87012 All Centered Perpendicular N/Aextreme applications. With enlarged 87001C-1lifter bores, “Ford diameter”.


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Lifter Body Styles

Generation III

Solid

Solid-Oil Band

Cutaway-Solid

Cutaway-Oil Band

On offset lifters, offset is determined by looking at the lifter with the link-bar away from you.

Left Offset Right Offset

Determining Offset


Chevrolet V-8 SB2 Applications8991-16 SB2 Block, SB2 Head .874 (16) 890C-1 (4) 0894-L (16) Centered Perpendicular N/A

Centered pushrod seats, 874” bore. (4) 0895-L8992-16 Standard GM Block, SB2 Head .842 (8) 894L-1 (8) 818-L (8) Lefts Perpendicular N/A

Off-sets with .842” lifter bore. (8) 894R-1 (8) Rights8993-16 Standard GM Block, SB2 Head .874 (8) 890L-1 (8) 818-L (8) Lefts Perpendicular N/A

Off-sets with .845” lifter bore. (8) 890R-1 (8) RightsChevrolet V-8 396-454 1965-1996

819-16 The best all around lifter available. Perfect .842 (16) 819-1 (8) 819-L All Centered Perpendicular 4003 or 4005for any application with no off-sets. See Page 321

823-16 Great for any application with enlarged lifter .874 (16) 815-1 (8) 819-L All Centered Perpendicular 4003 or 4005bores, “Ford diameter”. See Page 321

866-16 Endure-X tappet. Designed for street and .842 (16) 888-1 (8) 819-L All Centered Perpendicular N/Amarine applications, also has a taller body.

883-16 .300” Taller body for late model, Bowtie and .842 (16) 873-1 (8) 819-L All Centered Perpendicular N/Amost aluminum blocks.

893-16 Specifically engineered for any application .842 (16) 891-1 (8) 819-L All Centered Perpendicular 4003 or 4005using “Small Base Circle” cams. See Page 321

895-16 Most durable set when Right off-sets are .842 (8) 894C-1 (8) 819-L (8) Centered Perpendicular N/Anecessary for more pushrod clearance. (8) 894R-1 (8) Rights

897-16 Best when cut-away style lifter bodies are .842 (16) 894C-1 (8) 819-L All Centered Perpendicular N/Anecessary for improved clearance.

898-16 Best available set when Left off-sets are .842 (8) 894C-1 (8) 819-L (8) Centered Perpendicular N/Anecessary for more pushrod clearance. (8) 894R-1 (8) Rights

899-16 A proven winner when off-set Intakes are .842 (8) 894C-1 (8) 819-L (8) Centered Perpendicular N/Anecessary for more pushrod clearance. (4) 894R-1 (4) Rights

(4) 894L-1 (4) LeftsChrysler V-8 273-360

828-16 Best all around lifter for engines that oil .904 (8) 828-2 Captured All Centered None N/Athrough the rocker shafts. No oil hole.

843-16 Best set for any engines that oil through .904 (8) 843-2 Captured All Centered Perpendicular N/Athe pushrod. “Chevrolet” oiling style.

Chrysler V-8 383-440 and 426 HemiNote: “Fat Head” Spread Lifter Bore Requires Special Ordering 8 Link Bars # 839-L

827-16 Pushrod seat is located .225” deeper than .904 (16) 827-1 (8) 829-L All Centered None N/Athe standard location

829-16 Standard pushrod seat location, best for .904 (16) 829-1 (8) 829-L All Centered None N/Aperformance street and drag racing

830-16 Pushrod seat is located .140” deeper than .904 (16) 830-1 (8) 829-L All Centered None N/Athe standard location

830A-16 Pushrod seat is located .165” deeper than .904 (16) 830A-1 (8) 829-L All Centered None N/Athe standard location



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Ford V-8 289-351W Note: 289 and 302 Require cylinder head removal to install lifters838-16 The best all around lifter available. Perfect .874 (16) 838-1 (8) 838-L All Centered Perpendicular N/A

for any application with no off-sets.87003-16 Gen III lifter, designed for endurance in .874 (16) (8) 87011 All Centered Perpendicular N/A

extreme applications. Specifically for 87001C-1Craftsman Truck and Busch engines.

87004-16 Gen III lifter, Shorter body for installation .874 (16) (8) 87011 All Centered Perpendicular N/Awith heads on. Specifically designed for 87004C-1Craftsman Truck and Busch engines.

Ford V-8 SVO Small Block Drag Race Applications with Yates Heads87879-16 Hi-Tech lifter design for Drag Race .874 (8) 87879-2 Captured (8) Centered Parallel N/A

applications using Yates Heads (8) Rights .180”Ford V-8 351C, 351M, 400M Note: With 5/16” Push-Rods only

840-16 Perfect lifter for Cleveland applications .874 (16) 836-1 (8) 838-L All Centered Parallel N/Awith no off-sets necessary

Ford V-8 352-428839-16 The best “FE” mechanical roller available .874 (16) 838 (8) 839-L All Centered Perpendicular N/A

works in any high performance application.Ford V-8 429-460

836-16 Our most durable lifter set, fits most .874 (16) 836-1 (8) 836-L All Centered Parallel N/Acombinations in any application.

841-16 The same durable design incorporated with .874 (8) 841-2 Captured All Centered Parallel N/Aa unique “captured” link bar system.For most “HEMI” type Fords.

879-16 Special arranged set featuring a “captured” .874 (8) 879-2 Captured (8) Centered Parallel N/Alink bar design with an off-set intake. (8) Rights .180”

Holden V-8881-16 The best and only set available for the .842 (16) 881-1 (8) 829-L All Centered Parallel N/A

Holden. Works in any application.Oldsmobile V-8 350-455

849-16 The perfect lifter for street, drag, and .842 (16) 859-1 (8) 829-L All Centered Parallel N/Amarine when no off-set is necessary.

Pontiac V-8 350-455859-16 The best choice for all engine sizes in any .842 (16) 859-1 (8) 829-L All Centered Parallel N/A

application, especially performance street.

Part # Description Link Bars Pushrod Seat& Style Location

8994-16 COMP Cams® / Morel Pro Series Captured Centered1.000” Top Fuel/Funny Car Mechanical Roller Tappets

1” Diameter Top Fuel Roller Lifter

Part #8994

• Track tested, championship proven design• Unique dual roller assembly on exhaust lifter• Prevents common lifter and cam failure • When deflection occurs, load is evenly distributed

to the second roller assembly• Larger wheel diameter for improved wear characteristics• Proprietary metalurgical properties for enhanced durability


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Part # Description Diameter Pushrod Seat Off-Set Distance Oil Hole Wheel& Style Location Direction vs Axle Diameter

Special Tappets Note: Individual pieces only, not sets. Link bars must be ordered separate.890C-1 Super Roller Lifter .874 Centered 0 Perpendicular .750”

890L-1 Super Roller Lifter .874 Left .180” Perpendicular .750”

890R-1 Super Roller Lifter .874 Right .180” Perpendicular .750”

A892C-1 Super Roller Lifter .904 Centered 0 Perpendicular .800”



894C-1 Super Roller Lifter .842 Centered 0 Perpendicular .750”



86999C-1 GEN III Roller Lifter .842 Centered 0 Perpendicular .750”

86999L-1 GEN III Roller Lifter .842 Left .100” Perpendicular .750”

86999R-1 GEN III Roller Lifter .842 Right .100” Perpendicular .750”


87001L-1 GEN III Roller Lifter .874 Left .100” Perpendicular .750”

87001R-1 GEN III Roller Lifter .874 Right .100” Perpendicular .750”


All COMP Cams® roller lifters are shipped with grease coatingon the outside shell to prevent rust, and a thick grease in theroller bearing to keep the needles in place during assembly. Priorto installing the lifters in an engine, it is important to wash all ofthe grease from the lifter and bearing with a suitable solvent ormineral spirits. After blowing the parts dry, totally immerse thelifter in fresh 30W engine oil for 30 minutes. This willENSURE that the entire roller bearing is filled with oil. Afterinstalling the lifters, try not to let the engine sit for an extendedperiod of time prior to startup to minimize the amount of oil thatdrains out of the bearing.

On offset lifters, offset is determined by looking at the lifter with the link-bar away from you.

Left Offset Right Offset

Lifter Body Styles

Generation III

Solid

Solid-Oil Band

Cutaway-Solid

Cutaway-Oil Band

Determining Offset


ROLLER LIFTER LINK BARS

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COMP Cams® Link Bars are precision crafted from stainless steeland wear coated for long life in all applications. Dimensions arelisted for popular applications.

When installing Hi Tech Roller Lifters in a Bow Tie block aswell as most aluminum blocks, it is NECESSARY to usepart # 873-16 due to the taller lifter bosses. For furtherexplanation, call CAMHELP® at 1-800-999-0853.

Part # Description Lifter Bore C/L A B C StyleChevrolet Small Block, 1.560

818-L Chevrolet V6 Cyl # 1, 2, 5, 6 1.560 1.350 2.380 2.000 FlatBuick V6 Cyl # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 1.525

814-LChevrolet V6 Cyl # 3, 4 1.660

1.475 2.500 2.125 FlatBuick V6 Cyl # 3 1.610838-L Ford Small Block 289-302, 351W, SVO 351 1.730 1.564 2.594 2.214 Flat836-L Ford Big Block 429-460 2.075 2.019 3.044 2.669 Flat

Chrysler 426-440 1.800829-L Pontiac 350-455 1.818 1.654 2.680 2.295 Flat

Oldsmobile 350-455 1.877AMC 360-401 1.940

839-L F.E. Style 1.980 1.884 2.910 2.534 FlatChrysler “Fat Head” 2.000

819-L Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 1.800 1.600 2.659 2.2500894-L GM SB2 Cylinders #1, 3, 6 and 8 1.835/1.813 1.614 2.679 2.3040895-L GM SB2 Cylinders #2, 4, 5 and 7 1.834/1.812 1.614 2.679 2.304

Technical assistance-camshaft and valve train


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Super Roller LifterRebuild ProgramRebuilt Roller Lifters go through the following steps:• Lifter bodies are disassembled and inspected for cracks.• Retaining grooves are inspected and cleaned.• Lifter bodies are thoroughly washed.• A new axle and roller assembly is pressed into the body, and

new retaining clips are installed.• Lifters are re-boxed and returned to the customer.

800-RB1-1 Rebuild - all w/ .750 diameter wheel800-RB2-1 Rebuild - all w/ .800 diameter wheel

Roller Lifters in today’s performance engine environments facegrueling punishment on every lap. Inadequate oiling, excessivespring pressures, excessive valve lash and many other factorsplay a significant part in the failure of the roller, the needlebearings and the axle. COMP Cams® recognizes the high cost ofnew parts, and has designed the Super Lifter Rebuild Program tohelp offset some of the high cost of replacement parts.

The roller assembly is most often the culprit in roller lifterfailure. The body of the lifter can be buffed and the link barsreplaced as necessary. However, the roller, bearings and axleusually need to be replaced after each season of use, or afterany catastrophic engine failure. The sudden lack of motion iseven more destructive than the sudden application of motion. Itpays to have your lifters inspected and rebuilt on a regular basis.

Contact your COMP Cams® CAM HELP® representative to returnyour lifters for reconditioning as necessary. You will be charged amodest fee to replace worn or damaged parts, and replacementlifters may be purchased to replace defective or destroyed lifters.This is often much less than one-half the cost of new lifters andassures long, trouble free operation.

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• A new axle and rollerassembly is pressedinto the body, andnew retaining clipsare installed.

• Retaining groovesare inspected andcleaned.

• Lifter bodies arethoroughly washed.

• Lifters are re-boxedand returned to thecustomer.

• Here’s an inside look at our Roller Lifterrebuild program.

• Lifter bodies aredisassembled andinspected for cracks.

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