If you're looking to boost your Chevy V8 engine's performance, the Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft #2162 is a fantastic choice. Tailored for 396-427-454 engines, this camshaft delivers impressive torque from the low-end all the way to the mid-range.
The Performer-Plus camshafts work best when paired with Performer manifolds, making them ideal for vehicles that operate smoothly from off-idle to 5500 rpm. Whether you're driving a daily commuter, a rugged truck, a spacious van, an adventurous RV, or a capable 4x4, this camshaft provides a smooth idle and an exciting driving experience.
With the Performer-Plus #2162, you can look forward to a noticeable boost in throttle response and torque. If you're curious about the power gains, you can check out the torque graphs in the manifold section, showcasing the impressive results from combining Performer manifolds with Performer-Plus cams.
Each camshaft comes with flat tappet lifters (unless designed for stock roller lifters), assembly lube, and easy-to-follow instructions. When paired with the Performer 2-0 intake manifold #2161 and stock cylinder heads, this camshaft produced a remarkable 470 Ft Lbs of torque!
Please note, this camshaft is not suitable for 1965-66 big-block Chevrolets that require a grooved rear cam journal. Get ready to enjoy a thrilling ride with the Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft #2162!
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| Vehicle Make/Model | Year | Trims |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bel Air | 1963, 1965-1975 | Base |
| Chevrolet Biscayne | 1963, 1965-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet Brookwood | 1969-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1980 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1980 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1980 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1980 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1978-1980 | Big Ten |
| Chevrolet C10 Pickup | 1968-1969, 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1993 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1993 | 454 SS |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1993 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1993 | WT |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1991 | Base |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1981, 1986 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1986 | Base |
| Chevrolet C20 Pickup | 1968-1969, 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1991-1992, 1994-1995, 2000 | Base |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1991-1995 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1991-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1991-1995 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1993, 1995 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1993, 1995-1999 | 400 SS |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1994-1995 | WT |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1995 | 60th Anniversary |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 2000 | LS |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1981 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1982 | Base |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C30 Pickup | 1968-1969, 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1988-1998 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1988-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1988-1998 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1994-1997, 1999-2000 | Base |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1999-2000 | LS |
| Chevrolet C40 | 1960-1962 | Base |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1969 | RS |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1969 | Z28 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1969 | Base |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1969 | SS |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1966-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1973-1974 | Estate |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1973-1976 | Classic |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 | Estate Wagon |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1975-1976 | Classic Sport |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 | Classic Landau |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 | Classic Estate |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965-1968 | 300 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965-1969 | 300 Deluxe |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965 | Malibu Super Sport |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965-1975 | Malibu |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1966 | Super Sport 396 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1967-1970 | SS 396 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1967-1972 | Concours |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1968 | Nomad Custom |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1968-1972 | Nomad |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1969-1972 | Concours Estate |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1969-1972 | Greenbrier |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1971-1972 | SS |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 | Laguna |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 | Laguna Estate |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 | Malibu Estate |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1974-1975 | Malibu Classic |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1974-1975 | Malibu Classic Estate |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1974-1975 | Laguna Type S-3 |
| Chevrolet Chevy II | 1968 | Nova |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1965-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1966-1975 | Base |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1968-1974 | Custom |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1968-1975 | SS |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1975 | Classic |
| Chevrolet Express 1500 | 1996-2000 | LS |
| Chevrolet Express 1500 | 1996-2000 | Base |
| Chevrolet G10 Van | 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet G10 Van | 1973-1974 | Sportvan |
| Chevrolet G20 | 1976 | Chevy Van |
| Chevrolet G20 | 1976 | Sportvan |
| Chevrolet G20 Van | 1973-1974 | Sportvan |
| Chevrolet G20 Van | 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet G30 | 1988-1996 | Chevy Van |
| Chevrolet G30 | 1988-1996 | Sportvan |
| Chevrolet G30 | 1988-1996 | Hi-Cube |
| Chevrolet G30 | 1988-1996 | Beauville |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1963, 1965-1976 | Base |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1965-1967 | SS |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1975-1976 | Sport |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1975-1976 | Custom |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1976 | Custom Landau |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1976 | S |
| Chevrolet K10 Pickup | 1968-1969, 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1990-1993 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1990-1993 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1990-1993 | WT |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1990-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1991 | Sport |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1983, 1985-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1981 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K20 Pickup | 1968-1969, 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1991-1998 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1991-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1991-1998 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1994-1997, 1999-2000 | Base |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1994-1995, 1998 | WT |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1999-2000 | LS |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1981 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K30 Pickup | 1968-1969, 1973-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K3500 | 1988-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K3500 | 1988-1998 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K3500 | 1988-1998 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K3500 | 1994-1997, 1999-2000 | Base |
| Chevrolet K3500 | 1999-2000 | LS |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1976-1978 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1976 | Base |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1977-1978 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1978 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet Kingswood | 1969-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet Kingswood | 1969-1972 | Estate |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1970-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1973, 1975 | S |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1973-1974 | Landau |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1969-1971 | Base |
| Chevrolet R20 | 1987-1988 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet R20 | 1987-1988 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet R20 | 1987-1988 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet R20 | 1988 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet R2500 | 1989 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet R2500 | 1989 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet R2500 | 1989 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet R30 | 1987-1988 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet R30 | 1987-1988 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet R30 | 1987-1988 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet R30 | 1988 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet R3500 | 1989-1991 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet R3500 | 1989-1990 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet R3500 | 1989-1991 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet Townsman | 1969-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet V20 | 1987 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet V20 | 1987 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet V20 | 1987 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet V30 | 1987-1988 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet V30 | 1987-1988 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet V30 | 1987-1988 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet V30 | 1988 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet V3500 | 1989-1991 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet V3500 | 1989-1990 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet V3500 | 1989-1991 | Silverado |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C15 | 1977-1978 | Heavy Half |
| GMC C15 | 1977 | Indy Hauler |
| GMC C15 | 1978 | Street Coupe |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1980 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1980 | High Sierra |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1980 | Street Coupe |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1980 | Base |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1980 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1980 | Heavy Half |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | High Sierra |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | Base |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C2500 | 1991-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC C2500 | 1991-2000 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC C2500 | 1991-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC C2500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC C2500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SL |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1986, 1992-1999 | Base |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1992-1999 | SLE |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1995-1999 | SLT |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC C3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC C3500 | 1988-2000 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC C3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SL |
| GMC C3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC G3500 | 1988-1996 | Vandura Special |
| GMC G3500 | 1988-1996 | Magnavan |
| GMC G3500 | 1988-1996 | Vandura |
| GMC G3500 | 1988-1996 | Rally |
| GMC G3500 | 1988-1996 | Rally Camper Special |
| GMC G3500 | 1988 | Rally Custom |
| GMC G3500 | 1988-1996 | Rally STX |
| GMC Jimmy | 1973-1974, 1976 | Base |
| GMC Jimmy | 1976 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC Jimmy | 1976 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC Jimmy | 1976 | High Sierra |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K15 | 1977 | Indy Hauler |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1980 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1980 | Base |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1980 | High Sierra |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1980 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | Base |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | High Sierra |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1980 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K2500 | 1991-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC K2500 | 1991-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC K2500 | 1991-2000 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC K2500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SL |
| GMC K2500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1986, 1992-1999 | Base |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1992-1999 | SLE |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1995-1999 | SLT |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | Base |
| GMC K35/K3500 Pickup | 1973-1974 | Base |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC K3500 | 1988-2000 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC K3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC K3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SL |
| GMC K3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC R2500 | 1987-1989 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC R2500 | 1987-1989 | High Sierra |
| GMC R2500 | 1987-1989 | Base |
| GMC R2500 Suburban | 1990 | SLE |
| GMC R2500 Suburban | 1990-1991 | Base |
| GMC R3500 | 1987-1989 | High Sierra |
| GMC R3500 | 1987-1991 | Base |
| GMC R3500 | 1987-1989 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC R3500 | 1990-1991 | SLE |
| GMC Savana 1500 | 1996-2000 | Base |
| GMC Savana 1500 | 1996-2000 | SLE |
| GMC Savana 2500 | 1996-2000 | Base |
| GMC Savana 2500 | 1996-2000 | SLE |
| GMC Savana 3500 | 1996-2000 | Base |
| GMC Savana 3500 | 1996-2000 | SLE |
| GMC Sprint | 1971-1975 | Base |
| GMC Sprint | 1972-1974 | Custom |
| GMC Sprint | 1975 | Classic |
| GMC Sprint | 1975 | SP |
| GMC Sprint | 1975 | High Sierra |
| GMC V3500 | 1987-1989 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC V3500 | 1987-1989 | High Sierra |
| GMC V3500 | 1987-1991 | Base |
| GMC V3500 | 1990-1991 | SLE |

Edelbrock is an aftermarket automotive company that was founded in 1938. They are known as one of the country’s best designers and manufacturers of performance parts in the industry. For decades, they have continuously retained their tradition of producing high-quality parts that helped them in cementing their reputation as one of the most iconic brands in the automotive world.
Quality Product made in the USAAll of Edelbrock’s products are manufactured in the US. This ensures that they would be able to maintain their standards and fully utilized the craftsmanship known for American made products. They use some of the most advanced manufacturing tool available and has facilities located in six locations across the state. This includes North Carolina, California, and Mississippi.
Performance-oriented PartsThe company offers various products such as engine components like intake manifolds, carburetors, fuel injection systems, camshafts, and performance adders, including Nitrous oxide systems and more. Since day one, the company has continuously expanded itself to provide its customers more innovative products. As of today, they have partnered with other performance brands making them the go-to company of people who want to have the best of everything.
Purchase Edelbrock at Vivid RacingIf you want quality proven parts for your vehicle that would help it perform better, then Edelbrock is the brand for you. They have been manufacturing performance parts for more than 80 years and have perfected their craft through years of experience, participating in various motorsport events. To know more about Edelbrock, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your specific requirement.