{"product_id":"hamilton-cams-178-208-towing-camshaft-89-18-5-9l-6-7l-cummins","title":"Hamilton Cams 178\/208 Towing Camshaft 89-18 5.9L 6.7L Cummins","description":"\u003cp\u003eHamilton's towing and street grind, built for low-RPM torque and turbo spool rather than peak power. Duration is 178 degrees intake and 208 exhaust at .050 inch, with .290 inch and .310 inch lift, working from idle to about 4,000 RPM. The usual reasons to fit one are quicker spool on a large single turbo and a 200-300F drop in EGT while towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e178\/208 duration at .050 inch lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.290 inch intake and .310 inch exhaust lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdle to 4,000 RPM operating range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves low-RPM torque and drivability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps spool large single turbochargers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical EGT reduction of 200-300F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven to 1,588 HP in Hamilton dyno testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1989-2007 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2007.5-2018 Ram 6.7L Cummins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-tappet engines only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eClearance Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-valve: maximum .020 inch piston protrusion, minimum .055 inch valve face depth, standard head gasket, 99-degree intake centerline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-valve: maximum .020 inch piston protrusion, minimum .038 inch valve face depth, standard head gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll piston-to-valve and valvetrain clearances must be checked during installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf minimum clearance is not available, use an oversized head gasket or cut valve reliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRequired Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHamilton Cams warranties camshafts only when installed with Hamilton Cams tappets and valve springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew tappets are recommended whenever a camshaft is replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBreak-In and Oil\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlat-tappet valvetrains require 15W-40 oil with adequate zinc, phosphorus and molybdenum (5W-40 in sub-zero conditions). Approved oils include Valvoline, Schaeffer's, Mobil Delvac Extreme, LIQUI MOLY Touring High Tech, Driven Racing Oil and Shell Rotella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hamilton Cams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: 07-c-178\/208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 857340008087\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamilton Cams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47609119604909,"sku":"07-c-178\/208","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/5200\/0173\/files\/Cast-Cam_df457bd9-6cd2-4c31-a50e-d27185afbdfb.jpg?v=1789536915","url":"https:\/\/www.dfispdx.com\/products\/hamilton-cams-178-208-towing-camshaft-89-18-5-9l-6-7l-cummins","provider":"Diesel Fuel Injection Service","version":"1.0","type":"link"}