{"product_id":"1998-5-2018-cummins-178-208-towing-camshaft-kit-07-cc-24v178","title":"1989-2018 Cummins 5.9L\/6.7L 178\/208 Towing Camshaft Kit (07-cc-24V178)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e178\/208 Camshaft (fits 89-2018 Cummins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy duty pushrods (500-750 hp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e103 Valve Springs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifters\/tappets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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-4000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrops EGT 200-300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter fuel economy 1-3 MPG+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased bottom end power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuicker spool up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration at .050″ of lift  178 Intake, 208 Exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddition Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you live at high altitudes, operate at low rpm or are looking for the best efficiency possible, this cam will help you considerably\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModification Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor it to be “drop in” on a 12v you will need no more than .025″ piston protrusion and at least .055″ valve face depth with a standard head gasket and a 99 intake centerline. On a 98 – 02 24v you will need no more than .025″ piston protrusion and at least .038″ valve face depth with a standard gasket. On an 03 and up, it needs .018″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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough this is considered a drop in cam it is important to check clearances (You can use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hamiltoncams.com\/clearance-calculator\/\"\u003eclearance calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to make it a little easier)\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 type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow rpm efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany size turbo, large or small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeant for increased all around efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\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 type=\"disc\"\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen this is 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\u003eBe sure to change the oil after you have done your break-in procedure. When the filter and oil system are already primed, engine 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\u003eAdjust valves then you are cleared to abuse your engine. Enjoy the added airflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you need to re-torque or “hot-torque “the head, do so before adjusting valves. Re-torqueing the head changes the valve lash setting, so it is important to set lash last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamilton Cams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620289286430,"sku":"07-cc-24V178","price":1398.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7171\/1262\/files\/1989-2018-cummins-5-9l6-7l-178208-towing-camshaft-kit-07-cc-24v178-hamilton-cams.jpg?v=1771369446","url":"https:\/\/platinumhpsolutions.com\/products\/1998-5-2018-cummins-178-208-towing-camshaft-kit-07-cc-24v178","provider":"Platinum High Performance Solutions, LLC.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}