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SKU: COM35-450-8
UPC: 036584780090
MPN: 35-450-8
The COMP CAMS 286HR hydraulic roller camshaft (MPN 35-450-8) is built for the small block Ford 302 and the builder who wants a noticeable bump in power without giving up street manners. This is a roller-profile grind aimed at engines running a factory or aftermarket roller valvetrain, where the lobe design lets you run more aggressive ramps than a flat-tappet cam at the same duration. If you're freshening a 5.0 Fox-body, a swap motor, or a mild street build and want a cam that wakes the engine up through the mid-range, this 302 Ford camshaft is a straightforward upgrade that pairs well with matched valve springs and pushrods.
Hydraulic roller cams like the 286HR ride on roller lifters, so they tolerate steeper opening and closing ramps than a flat-tappet profile. That translates to more area under the lift curve for a given duration, which builds cylinder filling and torque where a street 302 spends most of its time. Running this camshaft 302 setup correctly means confirming your block is roller-ready and your valvetrain can handle the lift, so it's worth pairing the cam with fresh valve springs and a quality timing set. A proper degree-in during installation gets the lobe centers where they belong and protects the work you've put into the rest of the short block.
A cam like this earns its keep in a daily-driven or weekend 302 that sees street duty with the occasional pull. It responds to good supporting parts, so plan on matched lifters, springs, and a degree job rather than dropping it in and hoping. Builders working through a top-end refresh often grab the related hardware in one pass to avoid a second teardown. Browse our full engine components selection for the lifters, pushrods, and gaskets that round out a Ford 302 cam swap, and reach out if you need help confirming roller-cam compatibility for your block.
This camshaft is ground for the small block Ford 302. It uses a hydraulic roller profile, so your block and valvetrain need to be set up for roller lifters. Confirm your 302 is roller-ready before installation, since flat-tappet blocks are not compatible without additional changes.
Plan on it. A hydraulic roller cam requires roller lifters, and the aggressive lobe profiles work best with valve springs matched to the lift. Installing fresh springs and roller lifters during the swap protects the cam and gets the full benefit of the profile.
Yes. Degreeing the cam confirms the lobe centers and timing are where the grind intends, rather than trusting dot-to-dot alignment alone. A proper degree job during the build is the difference between the cam performing as designed and leaving power on the table.
It's aimed at mild street builds that want stronger mid-range power while keeping the engine drivable. With matched supporting parts, this profile adds noticeable response without turning a daily-driven 302 into a hard-to-live-with race motor.
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