{"product_id":"melling-sbc-flat-camshaft-22301","title":"Melling Small Block Chevy Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft | .480\/.480 Lift, 230°\/230° @.050 | 22301","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Melling 22301 is a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft for Small Block Chevy engines. It delivers .480 inch intake and .480 inch exhaust valve lift with 230 degrees intake and 230 degrees exhaust duration at .050 inch tappet lift. It is ground for a hydraulic flat tappet valvetrain and uses standard hydraulic lifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine family: Small Block Chevy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind type: Hydraulic flat tappet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve lift (intake\/exhaust): .480 in \/ .480 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration at .050 in (intake\/exhaust): 230° \/ 230°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertised duration (intake\/exhaust): 287° \/ 287°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobe centerline: intake 107°, exhaust 111°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 22301\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat tappet camshafts require a proper break-in. Coat the cam lobes and lifter faces with the supplied assembly lubricant, prime the oiling system, and run the engine between 2,000 and 2,500 RPM for 20 to 30 minutes at initial start-up. Use a break-in oil with a high level of ZDDP (zinc and phosphorus) anti-wear additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat engine does the Melling 22301 camshaft fit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 22301 is designed for Small Block Chevy engines. Confirm cylinder head, valvetrain, and compression match the grind before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat are the lift and duration specs for the 22301?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt provides .480 inch intake and .480 inch exhaust valve lift with 230 degrees intake and 230 degrees exhaust duration measured at .050 inch tappet lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eIs this a flat tappet or roller camshaft?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft. It must be broken in with assembly lube and a high-zinc (ZDDP) oil, and it uses standard hydraulic flat tappet lifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What engine does the Melling 22301 camshaft fit?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 22301 is designed for Small Block Chevy engines. Confirm cylinder head, valvetrain, and compression match the grind before purchase.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the lift and duration specs for the 22301?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It provides .480 inch intake and .480 inch exhaust valve lift with 230 degrees intake and 230 degrees exhaust duration measured at .050 inch tappet lift.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this a flat tappet or roller camshaft?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"This is a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft. It must be broken in with assembly lube and a high-zinc (ZDDP) oil, and it uses standard hydraulic flat tappet lifters.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Melling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41305682804784,"sku":"BCBC_22301","price":138.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9548\/3440\/files\/MEL22301.jpg?v=1712935694","url":"https:\/\/berryperformancesales.com\/products\/melling-sbc-flat-camshaft-22301","provider":"Berry Performance Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}