Schrick 272-deg Camshaft - E28 M5, E24 M6 (M88/S38)

Schrick 272 cam fits as either an mild intake cam or as an exhaust upgrade on M88 and S38 engines in the E28 M5 and E24 M635CSi/M6. The 272 works great as an alternative to the stock cam but with slightly more valve lift and duration. This cam will have slightly more power in the mid range with minimal loss of torque in the bottom end and a slightly rough idle.

It can also be used on the exhaust side as an upgrade when paired with the Schrick 280 cam on the intake.

Camshaft tuning is all about optimizing air/fuel flow for your specific needs. The higher degree will open the valves sooner, deeper into the combustion chamber, and for longer time. Choosing the correct camshaft depends on the rest of your engine specs and goals. More aggressive cams should be paired with appropriate air and fuel upgrades to make full use of their operating specs.

All Schrick camshafts are made in Germany using wear-resistant chilled cast iron and machined with advanced CNC equipment. They have a one year warranty.

S38 272 cam specs:
Intake Lobe Duration: 272°
Exhaust Lobe Duration: 272°
Intake Valve Lift: 11.0mm
Exhaust Valve Lift: 11.0mm
Intake Valve Lift @ TDC: 2.5mm
Exhaust Valve Lift @ TDC: 2.5mm
Valve Timing (IO-IC-EO-EC): 26-66 66-26
Intake Valve Clearance: 0.35mm (0.014")
Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.35mm (0.014")

Manufacturer's Notes:
1. While new springs may not be required, you must ensure the new valve lift does not fully compress the spring. It may be necessary to shim the spring's installed height.
2. Valve timing and valve opening durations are shown minus the ramps.
3. Valve timing is shown in °Crankshaft in relation to TDC.
4. All valve lift figures are shown without deduction of valve lash, i.e. the actual valve lift is the stated valve lift minus the valve lash. Hydraulic lifters have no lash so the valve lift is the actual valve lift.
5. Lumpy or rough idle is caused by valve overlap (intake and exhaust valves open at the same time). Some of the lumpy idle can be adjusted out with a proper valve adjustment using the new specs. Some roughness may remain, depending on the aggressiveness of the cam.
6. If used on Euro engines the cam carrier will need to be machined for proper clearance.

Emissions Notice: This product is a direct replacement for the original and closely replicates or improves on the original in fitment, form, and function. It may even correct flaws or deficiencies in the factory design. As a direct replacement upgrade it has not been designed to trick or disable any emissions controls. It is designed to work with all factory emissions controls in place. However, it has not been evaluated nor tested for emissions compliance and is not legal for installation or use in California on any pollution controlled motor vehicle or in any state, province, or jurisdiction governed by, or which has adopted, CARB regulations for aftermarket parts.