S&S Cycle Cam Chest Kit for M8 Engines

Unleash the full potential of your Harley-Davidson M8 engine with the high-performance S&S Cycle Cam Chest Kit. Engineered for superior oiling and valvetrain stability, this chain drive cam chest kit is a crucial upgrade for any serious rider looking to optimize their Milwaukee-Eight.

Description

The S&S Cycle Cam Chest Kit is meticulously designed to enhance the longevity and power output of your M8 engine, compatible with models featuring Variable Valve Timing (VVT). At its core, both the oil pump and cam plate are precision-machined from robust billet aluminum, then finished with a striking blue anodized coating for both durability and aesthetic appeal. This advanced design incorporates independent scavenge sections for both the flywheel cavity and cam chest, ensuring highly efficient oil return. Debris screens are strategically placed in both scavenge pickups to maintain oil cleanliness and protect internal components. Riders will experience increased oil flow capacity on both the feed and scavenge sides, crucial for high-performance applications. An innovative adjustable pressure relief valve allows for fine-tuning even with the unit installed in the engine, offering unparalleled control over your oil system. This kit comes complete with S&S premium tappets and stronger billet aluminum tappet cuffs, hard-anodized in black, which are designed to eliminate distortion and improve tappet stability, especially in high-lift situations. With an intake lift of 0.462" and exhaust lift of 0.462", and featuring a 465C grind, this Made in the USA cam chest kit delivers reliable, race-proven performance, and includes a cam chain tensioner for a complete upgrade.

Features & Highlights

• Enhanced Oil System Performance: Features an oil pump and cam plate precision-machined from billet aluminum with a blue anodized finish, providing superior durability and increased oil flow capacity on both feed and scavenge sides.
• Optimized Scavenging & Filtration: Independent scavenge sections for the flywheel cavity and cam chest, coupled with debris screens in both scavenge pickups, ensure maximum oil cleanliness and efficient oil return.
• Adjustable Pressure Control: An adjustable pressure relief valve allows for convenient tuning and optimization of oil pressure directly with the unit installed in your engine.
• Superior Valvetrain Stability: Includes S&S premium tappets and robust billet aluminum tappet cuffs, hard-anodized in black, engineered to prevent distortion and enhance tappet stability during high-lift operation.
• Serviceability & Reliability: Designed with removable passage plugs for easy servicing and maintenance, this kit ensures long-term reliability and performance.
• Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured in the USA, guaranteeing high-quality craftsmanship and materials.

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: Camchest Kit
• Type: Chain Drive
• Application: Oil Cooled
• Grind: 465C
• Units: Kit
• Features: Chrome Pushrod Tubes
• Intake Lift: 0.462"
• Exhaust Lift: 0.462"
• Intake Open: 2.6° Front, 2.8° Rear
• Exhaust Open: 30.1° Front, 33.1° Rear
• Intake Close: 14.6° Front, 14.4° Rear
• Exhaust Close: 8.8° Front, 5.8° Rear
• Intake Duration: 197.2°
• Exhaust Duration: 218.9°
• Intake Lift at TDC: 0.087° Front, 0.088° Rear
• Exhaust Lift at TDC: 0.109° Front, 0.098° Rear
• Intake Lobe Centerline: 96.0° Front, 95.8° Rear
• Exhaust Lobe Centerline: 100.6° Front, 103.6° Rear
• Vendor Part Number: 310-1003C