Camshafts

Camshafts: the lobe profile that decides how your engine breathes

The camshaft opens and closes your valves, and its lobe profile - duration, lift and timing - controls how much air and fuel each cylinder pulls in and how cleanly the exhaust leaves. Swap in a more aggressive cam and you shift the powerband, usually trading some low-end smoothness for more mid and top-end. On a boosted engine you often want a profile matched to the turbo or blower rather than a wilder naturally-aspirated grind, which is why camshafts are sold by application and spec, not one-size-fits-all. Anyone who has degreed a set in knows the cam has to work with your valvetrain, springs and head.

What ThreePiece stocks

This category carries 140 camshafts and cam sets across 8 brands: GSC Power Division leads the range with 64 listings, followed by Skunk2 Racing (22), S&S Cycle (17), Brian Crower (15), HKS (10), COMP Cams (8), Ford Racing and BLOX Racing. Prices currently run from $75 to $2,483 for what is in stock - that is the live range, not a fixed promise.

Fitment data covers 66 of these products, spanning model years 1989 to 2024. Top makes include Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Hyundai and Dodge, with common vehicles like the Ford Mustang, Nissan Skyline, Mitsubishi Evo, Toyota Supra, Honda Civic, Subaru STi, BMW M3 and Honda S2000. Product names also reference Acura, Audi, Infiniti and Genesis applications.

How to choose

Start with your engine and your power goal. For a Gen 3 Coyote Mustang, the COMP Cams Coyote 5.0L set and the boost-focused Stage 2 Blower & Turbo set show the split between a general grind and a forced-induction profile. The GSC 292/304 R2 billet cams are aimed at a ported head and note a required spring upgrade - read those requirements before you order, because a big cam without matching springs is a mistake. For import builds, the Brian Crower 6G72 272 Stage 2 is a defined spec for the 3000GT/VR-4. At the high end, the GSC V10 S2 turbo set sits at the top of the price range, while the Ford Racing Mustang GT hot rod cam set is a bolt-in-style upgrade for the 3V.

What else you need

A cam swap rarely happens alone. Plan for valve springs and the seals in a good gasket kit, and if the heads come off you will want fresh head gaskets. Higher-lift profiles that free up power often pair with upgraded pistons, and forced-induction builds may need better fueling from the fuel pumps range. Browse the full Engine Components section for supporting hardware.

Fitment help and ordering

Confirm your exact engine and year against each listing before buying, or call fitment help at 813-535-5801. Every order ships with free shipping, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available. Questions on a specific spec? Reach us through contact us.

Camshafts: the lobe profile that decides how your engine breathes

The camshaft opens and closes your valves, and its lobe profile - duration, lift and timing - controls how much air and fuel each cylinder pulls in and how cleanly the exhaust leaves. Swap in a more aggressive cam and you shift the powerband, usually trading some low-end smoothness for more mid and top-end. On a boosted engine you often want a profile matched to the turbo or blower rather than a wilder naturally-aspirated grind, which is why camshafts are sold by application and spec, not one-size-fits-all. Anyone who has degreed a set in knows the cam has to work with your valvetrain, springs and head.

What ThreePiece stocks

This category carries 140 camshafts and cam sets across 8 brands: GSC Power Division leads the range with 64 listings, followed by Skunk2 Racing (22), S&S Cycle (17), Brian Crower (15), HKS (10), COMP Cams (8), Ford Racing and BLOX Racing. Prices currently run from $75 to $2,483 for what is in stock - that is the live range, not a fixed promise.

Fitment data covers 66 of these products, spanning model years 1989 to 2024. Top makes include Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Hyundai and Dodge, with common vehicles like the Ford Mustang, Nissan Skyline, Mitsubishi Evo, Toyota Supra, Honda Civic, Subaru STi, BMW M3 and Honda S2000. Product names also reference Acura, Audi, Infiniti and Genesis applications.

How to choose

Start with your engine and your power goal. For a Gen 3 Coyote Mustang, the COMP Cams Coyote 5.0L set and the boost-focused Stage 2 Blower & Turbo set show the split between a general grind and a forced-induction profile. The GSC 292/304 R2 billet cams are aimed at a ported head and note a required spring upgrade - read those requirements before you order, because a big cam without matching springs is a mistake. For import builds, the Brian Crower 6G72 272 Stage 2 is a defined spec for the 3000GT/VR-4. At the high end, the GSC V10 S2 turbo set sits at the top of the price range, while the Ford Racing Mustang GT hot rod cam set is a bolt-in-style upgrade for the 3V.

What else you need

A cam swap rarely happens alone. Plan for valve springs and the seals in a good gasket kit, and if the heads come off you will want fresh head gaskets. Higher-lift profiles that free up power often pair with upgraded pistons, and forced-induction builds may need better fueling from the fuel pumps range. Browse the full Engine Components section for supporting hardware.

Fitment help and ordering

Confirm your exact engine and year against each listing before buying, or call fitment help at 813-535-5801. Every order ships with free shipping, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available. Questions on a specific spec? Reach us through contact us.