{"product_id":"178-208-towing-cam-steel","title":"178\/208 - Towing Cam steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRPM Range: Idle-4,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrops EGT 200-300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets 49 state EPA standards on 24v Cummins. We are working on 12v certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration at .050″ of lift  178 Intake, 208 Exhaust .290 intake lift .310 exhaust lift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranties will not be considered unless you use Hamilton cams Tappets and springs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough we bill the 178-208 as an efficiency cam, we have made 1588hp at 4500rpm with a single S-488 on a 6.7L. It is plenty capable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e(THIS IS A STEEL VERSION AND WILL REQUIRE FULL CAM BUSHINGS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModification Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor it to be “drop in” on a 12v you will need no more than .020″ piston protrusion and at least .055″ valve face depth with a standard head gasket and a 99 intake centerline. On a 24v you will need no more than .020″ piston protrusion and at least .038″ valve face depth with a standard gasket.   If you do not meet the minimum requirements for piston to valve clearance, don’t worry, you can still run an oversize head gasket or cut valve reliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough this is considered a drop in cam it is important to check clearances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe always recommend new lifters when changing a cam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTowing applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow rpm torque increases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelps spool large singles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeant for increased all around efficiency  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreak in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make sure that you have no issues during break-in, follow these few suggestions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure that the cam has a liberal amount of quality assembly lube applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDO NOT let the engine start without oil pressure, we usually suggest not changing engine oil until after the engine is started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen installed in a new engine, be sure to put a liberal amount of assembly lube in the oil pump and prime the oil filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the filter and oil system are already primed, cam will get oil pressure much faster than if the oil is changed at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisconnect the fuel system and spin the engine with the starter until oil pressure can be read or until oil is coming out of the rocker arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not let the starter run for more than 10 seconds at a time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce oil pressure has been verified, let the engine start and run for five minutes at 1200-1500rpm then shut engine down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf in a new engine, retorque head (you should see .003″ to .004″ more gasket crush which will alter valve lash. Adjust valves then you are cleared to abuse your engine. Enjoy the added airflow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamilton Cams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42868594442375,"sku":"07-c-178\/208S","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4855\/4631\/files\/Steel-768x514_527d5dfa-c0c9-4efd-b3c5-325a07cff2ed.jpg?v=1778524283","url":"https:\/\/fullsenddiesel.com\/products\/178-208-towing-cam-steel","provider":"Full Send Diesel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}