Description:
Description
The Summit Racing SUM-5200 Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft is a proven street/strip grind for Ford 351 Cleveland, 351M and 400 V8 engines. Built to deliver strong mid-range torque and crisp throttle response, it's ideal for performance street builds, cruisers, and weekend strip cars looking for a meaningful upgrade over a stock cam profile.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Summit Racing
- Manufacturer Part Number: SUM-5200
- Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
- Advertised Duration: 282° Intake / 292° Exhaust
- Duration @ .050": 204° Intake / 214° Exhaust
- Valve Lift: .486" Intake / .512" Exhaust
- Lobe Separation Angle: 112°
- RPM Operating Range: 1,500 – 5,500 RPM
- Recommended Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 minimum (9.0:1+ preferred)
- Recommended Valve Springs: Stock or matched hydraulic flat tappet springs rated for .550" minimum lift
Key Features
- Hydraulic flat tappet design — no mechanical lash adjustment, quiet operation
- Strong mid-range torque for street and street/strip use
- Compatible with stock-type valve train (with proper break-in oil)
- Forged steel core, precision-ground lobes
- Made in the USA
What's Included
- 1 × Summit Racing SUM-5200 hydraulic flat tappet camshaft
- Cam break-in instructions
Vehicle Compatibility
- Ford 351 Cleveland V8
- Ford 351M V8
- Ford 400 V8
- Boss 351 V8
Installation Notes
This is a flat tappet cam and requires correct break-in procedure:
- Use a high-ZDDP break-in oil (or add a ZDDP additive)
- Coat lobes and lifter faces with the supplied moly assembly lube before installation
- Run the engine at 1,800–2,500 RPM for 20–30 minutes immediately after first start to seat the lobes
- Replace the break-in oil after the first 500 km
- Use matched hydraulic flat tappet lifters — not roller or solid
Shipping
Shipping weight: 4 kg. Packaged dimensions: 65 × 15 × 15 cm.
