Ford Explorer Performance Camshaft and Lifter Kits

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Edelbrock – Edelbrock Camshaft and Lifter Kit, 7122 (Part No.7122)

Edelbrock Camshaft and Lifter Kit, 7122

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$473.99
“Edelbrock part No: 7122 Performer RPM Camshaft is designed for small-block Ford 289-302 V-8 applications. This Edelbrock cam kit produced 367 HP & 340 ft-lbs. of torque when used with No: 7121 intake and No: 60259 cylinder heads on a 302 engine. The camshaft works well with high-performance’s street applications, Performer RPM cams provide power from 1500 to 6500 rpm. This hydraulic lifter camshaft is dyno-matched to Performer RPM manifolds for high-rpm horsepower while still maintaining acceptable low-end torque. With 10 to 12 inches of manifold vacuum at idle, Performer RPM cams have more lift and duration than most street camshafts. Hydraulic flat tappet lifters are included with each Performer RPM camshaft. Camshaft Specifications: – Duration at .050 Intake: 224 degrees – Duration at .050 Exhaust: 234 degrees – Lift at Valve Intake: .496″” – Lift at Valve Exhaust: .520″” – Lobe Separation: 112 Degrees – Intake Centerline: 107 Degrees – Idle Vacuum at 1000 RPM’s: 11″””
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit, CL35-238-3 (Part No.CL35-238-3)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit, CL35-238-3

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$386.99
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.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 35-331-4 (Part No.35-331-4)

Competition Cams Magnum 253/253 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 35-331-4

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$309.99
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.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 31-250-4 (Part No.31-250-4)

Competition Cams Xtreme Energy 240/246 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 31-250-4

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$309.99
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,
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams High Energy/Marine 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 31-216-2 (Part No.31-216-2)

Competition Cams High Energy/Marine 212/212 Hydraulic Flat Cam, 31-216-2

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$293.99
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.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams BLower and Turbo Stage 1 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433560 (Part No.433560)

Competition Cams BLower and Turbo Stage 1 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433560

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$3052.00
The Ford Coyote engine has proven itself as an awesome base for modifications since its debut in 2011, and COMP Cams now offers six different performance cam options that range from mild to wild for the newer direct Injection 2018+ Coyote engine. These brand new profiles, designed using data from GT350 race engines, are optimized for the 2018+ cylinder head geometry and flow, providing optimized power for any combination of modifications. The cams are designed to take advantage of the engine’s direct injection to not only make more horsepower, but to also maximize the fuel flow and power capability of the camshaft driven direct injection pump. In addition, these grinds are more stable at high RPM than the factory cam profiles while also producing more power across the entire RPM range.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams No Springs RequiRed Stage 1 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433420 (Part No.433420)

Competition Cams No Springs RequiRed Stage 1 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433420

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$3052.00
The Ford Coyote engine has proven itself as an awesome base for modifications since its debut in 2011, and COMP Cams now offers six different performance cam options that range from mild to wild for the newer direct Injection 2018+ Coyote engine. These brand new profiles, designed using data from GT350 race engines, are optimized for the 2018+ cylinder head geometry and flow, providing optimized power for any combination of modifications. The cams are designed to take advantage of the engine’s direct injection to not only make more horsepower, but to also maximize the fuel flow and power capability of the camshaft driven direct injection pump. In addition, these grinds are more stable at high RPM than the factory cam profiles while also producing more power across the entire RPM range.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams BLower and Turbo Stage 2 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433580 (Part No.433580)

Competition Cams BLower and Turbo Stage 2 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433580

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$3052.00
The Ford Coyote engine has proven itself as an awesome base for modifications since its debut in 2011, and COMP Cams now offers six different performance cam options that range from mild to wild for the newer direct Injection 2018+ Coyote engine. These brand new profiles, designed using data from GT350 race engines, are optimized for the 2018+ cylinder head geometry and flow, providing optimized power for any combination of modifications. The cams are designed to take advantage of the engine’s direct injection to not only make more horsepower, but to also maximize the fuel flow and power capability of the camshaft driven direct injection pump. In addition, these grinds are more stable at high RPM than the factory cam profiles while also producing more power across the entire RPM range.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Thumpr No Springs RequiRed Stage 2 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433710 (Part No.433710)

Competition Cams Thumpr No Springs RequiRed Stage 2 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433710

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$3052.00
The Ford Coyote engine has proven itself as an awesome base for modifications since its debut in 2011, and COMP Cams now offers six different performance cam options that range from mild to wild for the newer direct Injection 2018+ Coyote engine. These brand new profiles, designed using data from GT350 race engines, are optimized for the 2018+ cylinder head geometry and flow, providing optimized power for any combination of modifications. The cams are designed to take advantage of the engine’s direct injection to not only make more horsepower, but to also maximize the fuel flow and power capability of the camshaft driven direct injection pump. In addition, these grinds are more stable at high RPM than the factory cam profiles while also producing more power across the entire RPM range.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams No Springs RequiRed Stage 2 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433430 (Part No.433430)

Competition Cams No Springs RequiRed Stage 2 Camshaft Set for 2018+ Ford 5.0 Coyote, 433430

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$3052.00
The Ford Coyote engine has proven itself as an awesome base for modifications since its debut in 2011, and COMP Cams now offers six different performance cam options that range from mild to wild for the newer direct Injection 2018+ Coyote engine. These brand new profiles, designed using data from GT350 race engines, are optimized for the 2018+ cylinder head geometry and flow, providing optimized power for any combination of modifications. The cams are designed to take advantage of the engine’s direct injection to not only make more horsepower, but to also maximize the fuel flow and power capability of the camshaft driven direct injection pump. In addition, these grinds are more stable at high RPM than the factory cam profiles while also producing more power across the entire RPM range.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Mutha’ Thumpr NSR Cams for (’15-’17) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 243710 (Part No.243710)

Competition Cams Mutha' Thumpr NSR Cams for ('15-'17) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 243710

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$2503.00
Competition Cams Mutha’ Thumpr NSR Cams for (’15-’17) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 243710.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 228/235 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191360 (Part No.191360)

Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 228/235 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191360

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$2134.99
Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 228/235 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191360.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Xe-R 226/224 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106300 (Part No.106300)

Competition Cams Xtreme Xe-R 226/224 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106300

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$2134.99
Street performance with excellent torque in normally aspirated engines. Requires custom tuning. Noticeable idle.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Xe-R 234/232 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106400 (Part No.106400)

Competition Cams Xtreme Xe-R 234/232 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106400

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$2134.99
Hot performance cams with serious horsepower and torque gains. Recommended lower gears, requires custom tuning, larger throttle body, mass air, injectors and exhaust upgrades. Automatics use a 2200+ stall. Features a rough idle.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Rpm 230/230 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106160 (Part No.106160)

Competition Cams Xtreme Rpm 230/230 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106160

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$2134.99
Serious street effort with maximum power gains in mid to upper RPM. Requires computer modifications and lower gears. Automatic cars need a 2000+ stall. Requires custom tuning. Mild rough idle.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Nsr 228/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191100 (Part No.191100)

Competition Cams Xfi Nsr 228/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191100

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$2134.99
Competition Cams Xfi Nsr 228/231 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191100.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Cr Blower 239/245 Hydraulic Roller Cams For (’11-’14) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191680 (Part No.191680)

Competition Cams Cr Blower 239/245 Hydraulic Roller Cams For ('11-'14) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191680

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$2134.99
Competition Cams Cr Blower 239/245 Hydraulic Roller Cams For (’11-’14) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191680.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Rpm 226/222 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106100 (Part No.106100)

Competition Cams Xtreme Rpm 226/222 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106100

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$2134.99
Great street performance featuring excellent torque and horsepower gains with a noticeable idle. Requires custom tuning.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xtreme Xe-R 242/240 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106500 (Part No.106500)

Competition Cams Xtreme Xe-R 242/240 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8L Modular 4 Valve, 106500

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$2134.99
Race or limited street use. Cams require a larger throttle body, mass air, injectors, exhaust upgrades and requires custom tuning. Automatics need a 3000+ stall. Very rough idle.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xe-R S-Charged/N2O 222/224 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8 Modular 4-V, 106260 (Part No.106260)

Competition Cams Xe-R S-Charged/N2O 222/224 Hydraulic Roller Cams Ford 4.6/5.4/5.8 Modular 4-V, 106260

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$2134.99
Street performance with excellent torque. Works well in supercharged or nitrous engines. Requires custom tuning.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Cr 227/229 Hydraulic Roller Cams For (’11-’14) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191620 (Part No.191620)

Competition Cams Cr 227/229 Hydraulic Roller Cams For ('11-'14) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191620

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$2134.99
Competition Cams Cr 227/229 Hydraulic Roller Cams For (’11-’14) Ford 5.0L Coyote, 191620.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit, CL35-600-8 (Part No.CL35-600-8)

Competition Cams Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit, CL35-600-8

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$1330.99
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.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127205 (Part No.127205)

Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127205

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$1277.00
Mid to upper range cam for bolt-on blowers running higher boost psi. Major power gains above 4900 RPM, compatible with stock springs. Best with 3.73+ gears & 2500 stall. Great idle. Works with stock tune.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams Xfi Spr Blower 245/256 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127650 (Part No.127650)

Competition Cams Xfi Spr Blower 245/256 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127650

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$1277.00
Max effort blower cam with very rough idle, needs ported heads. Great mid-range power With incredible gains up to 7000+ RPM. Solid power gains above 4900 RPM, requires spring/phaser upgrade. Requires custom tuning. 4.10+ gears, 3200+ stall.
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Competition Cams – Competition Cams XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit, K35-512-8 (Part No.K35-512-8)

Competition Cams XE Computer Controlled 206/212 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit, K35-512-8

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$1276.99
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.
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Competition Cams Thumpr Nsr 226/246 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127010
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Competition Cams Tri-Power Xtreme 212/222 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102525
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Competition Cams Tri-Power Xtreme 212/222 Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 2 Valve, 102525
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Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127205
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Competition Cams Xfi Nsr Blower 222/239 Hydraulic Roller Cams For Ford 4.6/5.4L Modular 3 Valve, 127205
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