Edelbrock BBC Hydraulic Roller Cam - 2261
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- UPC:
- 085347022618
- 1967-1975 Chevrolet Bel AirBase
- 1967-1972 Chevrolet BiscayneBase
- 1973-1974 Chevrolet BlazerBase
- 1978-1980 Chevrolet C10Big Ten
- 1975-1980 Chevrolet C10Cheyenne, Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado
- 1968-1974 Chevrolet C10 PickupBase
- 1968-1974 Chevrolet C10 SuburbanBase
- 1975-1980 Chevrolet C10 SuburbanCustom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado
- 1990-1993 Chevrolet C1500454 SS
- 1990-1992 Chevrolet C1500Cheyenne
- 1990 Chevrolet C1500Scottsdale
- 1990-1992 Chevrolet C1500Silverado, WT
- 1975-1981 Chevrolet C20Cheyenne
- 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20Custom
- 1975-1980 Chevrolet C20Custom Deluxe
- 1981 Chevrolet C20Deluxe
- 1975-1986 Chevrolet C20Scottsdale, Silverado
- 1968-1974 Chevrolet C20 PickupBase
- 1968-1974 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanBase
- 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanCustom
- 1975-1980 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanCustom Deluxe
- 1981 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanDeluxe
- 1984-1986 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanScottsdale
- 1982 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanScottsdale
- 1975-1980 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanScottsdale
- 1982-1986 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanSilverado
- 1979-1980 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanSilverado
- 1975-1977 Chevrolet C20 SuburbanSilverado
- 1994 Chevrolet C2500Base
- 1991-1994 Chevrolet C2500Cheyenne
- 1991-1992 Chevrolet C2500Scottsdale
- Part number
- EDE2261
- Manufacturer part number
- 2261
- UPC
- 085347022618
- Brand
- Edelbrock
- Part type
- Camshafts
- CARB
- Not for sale or use in California (no CARB EO)
- Prop 65
- ⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
- Special order
- Yes — ordered in for you; allow extra time
- Instructions
- Installation instructions (PDF)
Installation guide (from Edelbrock)
Hosted by Edelbrock. Follow the maker's instructions and torque specs.
- Box size:
- 2.31 × 2.31 × 24.38 (in)
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Edelbrock Rollin' Thunder Camshaft #2261 is designed for 396-502 V8 Mark IV and Gen V engines from 1967-95 and produce optimum torque from the low-end to the mid-range. Rollin' Thunder camshafts match with Performer manifolds for vehicles operating from off-idle to 5500 rpm. They are smooth idling cams for daily drivers, trucks, vans, RVs and 4x4s. You can expect a major improvement in throttle response and torque. In the manifold section you'll find torque graphs showing the power gains from Performer manifolds and Performer-Plus cams. All camshafts include flat tappet lifters (except for cams designed for use with stock roller lifters), assembly lube and instructions. This cam produced 611HP and 573 Ft Lbs of Torque when paired with Victor Jr. intake manifold #2902 and Victor Jr. 24 Degree cylinder heads #77485 on a GM ZZ-502 short block. Not for 1965-66 Big Block Chevy's running a grooved rear cam journal. Use with a high stall torque converter and stock ratio rocker arms only. Camshaft specifications: - Intake duration: 236 Degrees - Exhaust duration: 245 Degrees - Intake lift: .625" - Exhaust lift: .639" - Lobe separation: 112 Degree - Intake Center Line: 109 Degree - Vacuum: 10"
Edelbrock Rollin' Thunder Camshaft #2261 is designed for 396-502 V8 Mark IV and Gen V engines from 1967-95 and produce optimum torque from the low-end to the mid-range. Rollin' Thunder camshafts match with Performer manifolds for vehicles operating from off-idle to 5500 rpm. They are smooth idling cams for daily drivers, trucks, vans, RVs and 4x4s. You can expect a major improvement in throttle response and torque. In the manifold section you'll find torque graphs showing the power gains from Performer manifolds and Performer-Plus cams. All camshafts include flat tappet lifters (except for cams designed for use with stock roller lifters), assembly lube and instructions. This cam produced 611HP and 573 Ft Lbs of Torque when paired with Victor Jr. intake manifold #2902 and Victor Jr. 24 Degree cylinder heads #77485 on a GM ZZ-502 short block. Not for 1965-66 Big Block Chevy's running a grooved rear cam journal. Use with a high stall torque converter and stock ratio rocker arms only.Camshaft specifications:- Intake duration: 236 Degrees- Exhaust duration: 245 Degrees- Intake lift: .625"- Exhaust lift: .639"- Lobe separation: 112 Degree- Intake Center Line: 109 Degree- Vacuum: 10"
Edelbrock Rollin' Thunder Camshaft #2261 is designed for 396-502 V8 Mark IV and Gen V engines from 1967-95 and produce optimum torque from the low-end to the mid-range.
Rollin' Thunder Camshaft for 1965-95 Big-Block Chevy 396-502 V8 (Mark IV/Gen V)
- Use Only Stock Ratio Rocker Arms
- Clearance Item:
- N
- LTL:
- N
- MPN:
- 2261
- Proposition 65:
- Y
- Special Order:
- Y
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Edelbrock BBC Hydraulic Roller Cam - 2261 FAQ
It is listed for: 1967-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air; 1967-1972 Chevrolet Biscayne; 1973-1974 Chevrolet Blazer and more (see the full list above). Pick your vehicle on this page to check your exact year and trim.
No — this part has no CARB Executive Order, so it is not for sale or use in California or on vehicles registered there.
The maker's installation guide is on this page — see Installation guide under the part details for the step-by-step and the torque figures. Work on level ground with the car properly supported, and torque every fastener to the maker's figure. If the job is beyond your tools, any shop that does this kind of work can fit it.
What's in the box above lists what the maker includes when we have it, and the maker's guide names any tools or extra parts.
Many parts are bolt-on jobs with hand tools; the maker's guide on this page shows the steps and the torque figures. If it is beyond your tools, a shop can fit it.
Check the vehicle list above against your exact year and trim before ordering. If something is off, call or text us at 813-535-5801 and we will sort it out.
Yes — monthly options show right under the Add to Cart button. Affirm, Klarna, PayPal Pay Later and Snap Finance are offered at checkout, and checking what you qualify for does not affect your credit score.
Install and care: Camshafts
- Before you start, read the maker's guide on this page end to end and lay out every part against the What's in the box list.
- Do torque every fastener to the maker's figure with a torque wrench, and re-check it after the first drive.
- Don't force a part that does not line up: check the vehicle list on this page against your exact year and trim first.
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