1978 Excalibur Phaeton Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Enhance and Protect Your 1978 Excalibur Phaeton with Quality Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Maintaining the performance of your 1978 Excalibur Phaeton starts with choosing the right parts, and high-quality Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits help ensure a reliable and efficient vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits specifically for the 1978 Excalibur Phaeton, ensuring a perfect fit and lasting durability. Choosing to shop with Advance Auto Parts means you’re making a smart decision to prioritize both quality and reliability for your vehicle.

Affordable and Reliable Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for Every Budget

Finding affordable, quality Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits is easy at Advance Auto Parts. With prices starting as low as $342.99 and an average price of $744.56, you can choose one that fits your budget while delivering the quality you expect. Our Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits are competitively priced, ranging from $342.99 to $1,545.99, so you get value without compromising on strength or reliability.

Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for Your 1978 Excalibur Phaeton

Competition Cams – High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-205-3)

High Energy 218/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$637.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – High Energy: Performance with slight rough idle in 396. Great for heavy towing in 454 c.i.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – High Energy: Performance with slight rough idle in 396. Great for heavy towing in 454 c.i.
  • 268/268 Advertised Duration, 218/218 Duration @ .050″, .485″/.485″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-600-8)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit

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$1545.99
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.

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 – Mutha’ Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-601-8)

Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit

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$1545.99
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.

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 – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$1254.99
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.

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 – Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-602-4)

Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$1201.99
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.

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 – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-600-8)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit

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$1166.99
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.

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 – Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-602-4)

Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$937.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
  • 295/312 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .522″/.507″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$875.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Thumpr: High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Thumpr: High performance street, stock converter ok, best with 2000+ converter and gears. Choppy/thumping idle.
  • 279/296 Advertised Duration, 227/241 Duration @ .050″, .498″/.483″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-246-3)

Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$643.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-250-3)

Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$643.99
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 – High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-202-3)

High Energy 206/206 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$635.99
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.

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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Competition Cams – Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-208-3)

Magnum 230/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$614.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC COMPLETE KIT – Magnum: Great for street machines. Use headers and 9:1+ compression. In 396-402 use 2500+ stall and lower gears. Rough idle.

Product Features:
  • K-Kit includes cam, lifters, valve springs, valve locks, retainers, valve stem seals, timing set, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Magnum: Great for street machines. Use headers and 9:1+ compression. In 396-402 use 2500+ stall and lower gears. Rough idle.
  • 280/280 Advertised Duration, 230/230 Duration @ .050″, .520″/.520″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-203-3)

High Energy 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$596.99
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.

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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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-234-3)

Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$588.99
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 – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit (Part No.K11-238-3)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit

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$588.99
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 – XE 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-254-4)

XE 250/256 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$390.99
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 – Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-214-4)

Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit

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$390.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts.

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – XE 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-238-3)

XE 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$342.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque. Excellent response, heavy towing in 454 with 4.10 gear.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Strong torque. Excellent response, heavy towing in 454 with 4.10 gear.
  • 262/270 Advertised Duration, 218/224 Duration @ .050″, .504″/.510″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – XE 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-250-3)

XE 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$342.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Street/strip, 2800+ stall, rough idle. 9.5:1+ compression.
  • 284/296 Advertised Duration, 240/246 Duration @ .050″, .574″/.578″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – XE 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-246-3)

XE 230/236 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$342.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: High performance street, very strong mid-range, with headers & 2000+ stall.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: High performance street, very strong mid-range, with headers & 2000+ stall.
  • 274/286 Advertised Duration, 230/236 Duration @ .050″, .552″/.555″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – XE 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit (Part No.CL11-242-3)

XE 224/230 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit

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$342.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Xtreme Energy: Good for street machines, slightly rough idle, stock converter will work but best with 1800+ stall.
  • 268/280 Advertised Duration, 224/230 Duration @ .050″, .515″/.520″ Lift, 110 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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FAQs for 1978 Excalibur Phaeton Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits

Which Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits are the top sellers for the 1978 Excalibur Phaeton?

Out of 21 Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits that fit 1978 Excalibur Phaetons, the following parts are the top sellers:
Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit
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Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Flat Cam K-Kit
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XE 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
from $342.99
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XE 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam/Lifter Kit
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Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit
from $1166.99
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Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit
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How can I make sure that a part will be compatible with my 1978 Excalibur Phaeton?

Our Excalibur Phaeton aftermarket and OEM parts are designed specifically for the 1978 model. You can always find your specific fitment and compatibility for your 1978 Excalibur on an individual product page.

What is the price range for 1978 Excalibur Phaeton Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits?

The range of prices of Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for the 1978 Excalibur Phaeton goes from $342.99 up to $1,545.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of 1978 Excalibur Phaeton Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits?

1978 Excalibur Phaeton Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits average $744.56 for our selection of OEM and aftermarket parts.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for other Excalibur Phaeton model years?

Yes, we currently stock Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits for 23 model years of Excalibur Phaetons, from 1965 to 1989. Model years 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1970, 1971, 1969, 1982, and 1987 are the most popular for Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits purchases.

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What is your return policy for Excalibur Phaeton Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Excalibur Phaeton Performance Engine Camshaft and Lifter Kits and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.