1972 Chevrolet Nova Camshafts

Your 1972 Chevrolet Nova might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Camshafts you desperately need.

We currently carry 12 Camshafts to choose from for your 1972 Chevrolet Nova, and our inventory prices range from as little as $72.99 up to $547.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 3 different trusted brands of Camshafts for the 1972 Chevrolet Nova. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Competition Cams so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Have parts delivered straight to your home, or find the nearest Advance Auto Parts store to check out our Camshafts stock in-person!

Camshafts for Your 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 236/242 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block (Part No.12-433-8)

Xtreme Energy 236/242 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block

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$522.99
HYDRAULIC ROLLER – Xtreme Energy Retro-Fit: Street/strip applications, 9:1+ compression, intake, headers, 2800+ stall, gears.

Product Features:
  • HYDRAULIC ROLLER – Xtreme Energy Retro-Fit: Street/strip applications, 9:1+ compression, intake, headers, 2800+ stall, gears.
  • 288/294 Advertised Duration, 236/242 Duration @ .050″, .520″/.540″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 295 BIG MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-602-4)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 295 BIG MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$529.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods, the Thumpr series’ early i

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-250-3)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$258.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA (Part No.11-432-8)

CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA

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$547.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.11-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$542.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods, the Thumpr series’ early i

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Edelbrock – Rollin’ Thunder Camshaft for 1965-95 B/B Chevy 396-502 (Mark IV/Gen V) (Part No.2261)

Rollin' Thunder Camshaft for 1965-95 B/B Chevy 396-502 (Mark IV/Gen V)

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$528.99
Designed for 1500-6500 performance. Maximum power in high-RPM with good low-end torque. Matched to Edelbrock performer RPM intakes. 10 to 12 inches of manifold vacuum at idle. More lift and duration than most street camshafts. Dyno matched and street proven performance. Take the guesswork out of camshaft selection! Use only stock ratio Rocker Arms.

Product Features:
  • Designed for 1500 to 6500 Performance
  • Maximum Power in High-RPM with Good Low-End Torque
  • Matched to Edelbrock Performer RPM Intakes
  • 10 to 12 in. of Manifold Vacuum at Idle
  • More Lift and Duration than Most Street Camshafts
  • Dyno Matched/Street Proven Performance
  • Take The Guesswork Out Of Camshaft Selection
  • Use Only Stock Ratio Rocker Arms
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 291 MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC ROLLER 1 EA (Part No.12-601-8)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 291 MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC ROLLER 1 EA

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$522.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods, the Thumpr series’ early i

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Edelbrock – Rollin’ Thunder Camshaft for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8 (Part No.2201)

Rollin' Thunder Camshaft for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 283-400 V8

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$441.99
Product Features:
  • Hydraulic roller tappet style camshaft
  • Reduces friction and eliminates break-in problems
  • Reduces friction and eliminates break-in problems
  • Permit higher valve velocities for increased performance
  • Maintains good manifold vacuum and drivability
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.11-202-3)

CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$235.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications. Offering

Product Features:
  • Good blend of efficiency and performance.
  • Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
  • Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
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Sealed Power – Performance Camshaft (Part No.CS-1106R)

Performance Camshaft

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$179.99
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components

Product Features:
  • Reliable performance with significant power increase vs stock
  • Good low-end torque
  • Recommended for tow vehicle, street rod or muscle car
  • Power range: 1000-3500rpm
  • Idle: stock
  • Cruise: 1600-2200rpm
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Sealed Power – Performance Camshaft (Part No.CS-1014R)

Performance Camshaft

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$98.99
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components

Product Features:
  • Reliable performance with significant power increase vs stock
  • Good low-end torque
  • Recommended for tow vehicle, street rod or muscle car
  • Power range: 1000-3500rpm
  • Idle: stock
  • Cruise: 1600-2200rpm
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft (Part No.CS-774)

Engine Camshaft

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$72.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specs
  • Original equipment performance
  • Idle: Stock
  • Latest high quality materials
  • Precision machining
  • Made in USA
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FAQs for 1972 Chevrolet Nova Camshafts

What are the most popular Camshafts for the 1972 Chevrolet Nova?

With 3 brands you can trust, our most popular Camshafts for the 1972 Chevrolet Nova parts are:
CAMSHAFT, SBC 295 BIG MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC 1 EA
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Xtreme Energy 236/242 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevrolet Small Block
from $522.99
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CAMSHAFT, SBC 284 XTREME ENERGY HYDRAULIC 1 EA
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