Stop settling for a generic idle and give your Small Block Chevy the attitude it deserves with the Competition Cams 12-600-4 Thumpr Camshaft. This isn't just a performance part; it is an auditory experience. Designed specifically for SBC 265, 283, 327, 350, and 400 engines, the Thumpr series uses cutting-edge engineering to create a hard-hitting, professional race car exhaust note without the maintenance headaches of a full race setup. If you want your Camaro, Corvette, or Hot Rod to shake the pavement at a stoplight and turn every head at the car show, this is the only camshaft you should be looking at. Technically, the magic lies in the aggressive overlap. The 12-600-4 features a Duration @ .050 of 227 intake and 241 exhaust, with a valve lift of .479”/.465”. But the real secret sauce is the tight 107-degree Lobe Separation Angle (LSA). This tight LSA is what creates that legendary, choppy, heavy-loping idle that enthusiasts dream about. Despite the wicked sound, the cam is engineered to operate in a street-friendly 2,000 to 5,800 RPM range. It delivers a massive flat torque curve, meaning you get that race car sound combined with genuine tire-shredding street performance. How does it feel? It feels violent in the best way possible. From the moment you turn the key, the engine will have a distinct, rhythmic "thump" that vibrates through the chassis. On the street, the throttle response is snappy and immediate. Because of the long exhaust duration, it carries power beautifully through the mid-range, making your car feel significantly faster and more aggressive. Please Note: Because of the performance nature of this cam, it works best with a 2,000+ RPM stall converter and lower rear-end gears to really let it scream. Why buy the Competition Cams 12-600-4? Because you are buying the industry leader in valvetrain technology. COMP invented the Thumpr series to solve a specific problem: giving street guys the nasty idle they want without sacrificing vacuum or drivability to the point where the car is unuseable. You are getting premium, precision-ground durability from the most trusted name in the business. Don't guess with off-brand parts; install the Thumpr, tune it up, and get ready to own the loudest, meanest-sounding car on the block.