The camshafts are responsible for opening and closing the valves in time with the movement of the pistons. Sometimes the lobes can become worn or scored, necessitating a replacement of the entire shaft. Performance options are also available with more aggressive cam profiles that allow increased lift and duration.
Cat Cams offer great performance at a reasonable price. Cat Cam offers cams in the most popular enthusiast upgrade specs to ensure there is an option for whatever your power goal is. This N55 camshaft set is designed to bring your engine to the next level! Whether it's for street or track purposes, this camshaft set offers the power gains and throttle response needed to push your N55 to its limits. These camshafts are a direct fit for seamless installation and with some simple tuning can produces great power while retaining factory-like idle and driveability. Valvetronic and Dual VANOS functionality can be fully retained, or with an aftermarket throttle body, the valvetronic system can be locked open, providing even more control.
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Take your N54-powered BMW to the next level with this upgraded camshaft kit from Schrick Cams! Increasing the air allowed in and out of the motor by increasing both lift and duration over stock is one of the most effective ways to add power to your car next to adding more boost. We recommend finding a competent tuner to get the most out of your individual setup. Duration Duration Intake: 268 Duration Intake @ 1mm: 219 Duration Exhaust: 264 Duration Exhaust @ 1mm: 214 Intake Peak Timing: 125,6 Exhaust Peak Timing: -128 Lift Cam Lobe Lift Intake: 7,2 Cam Lobe Lift Exhaust: 6,54 Valve Lift Without Valve Clearance Intake: 12 Valve Lift Without Valve Clearance Exhaust: 11 Valve Clearance Intake: hydr. Valve Clearance Exhaust:
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