Melling 22115

Melling 22115 is a Class I hydraulic flat tappet camshaft for selected Chevrolet Gen I V8 engines. The profile is street-friendly: good idle quality, improved low-rpm torque and midrange performance, suitable for stock or mildly modified combinations.

Application / fitment

Typical use covers selected Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Pontiac applications with Chevrolet Gen I V8 engines: 262 / 4.3 L, 265 / 4.3 L, 267 / 4.4 L, 283 / 4.6 L, 302 / 5.0 L, 305 / 5.0 L, 307 / 5.0 L, 327 / 5.4 L, 350 / 5.7 L and 400 / 6.6 L. The camshaft is not intended for applications requiring computer-controlled compatibility.

• part type: camshaft
• cam type: hydraulic flat tappet
• engine family: Chevrolet Gen I V8
• character: Class I, good idle, low-rpm and midrange performance

Technical information

• advertised intake duration: 283°
• advertised exhaust duration: 286°
• intake duration at 0.050": 209°
• exhaust duration at 0.050": 216°
• intake valve lift: 0.435" / 11.05 mm with 1.5 rocker ratio
• exhaust valve lift: 0.455" / 11.56 mm with 1.5 rocker ratio
• lobe separation angle / LSA: 112°
• lifter type: hydraulic flat tappet
• computer controlled compatible: no
• installation requires new lifters, assembly lube and proper flat tappet cam break-in
• sale unit: 1 piece