Brian Tooley Racing
Stage 2 N/A Camshaft
SKU: BTR-CAM-GEN3-S2
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Horsepower
+50
Torque (ft-lbs)
What You'll Need
REQUIRES: Non-MDS lifters, valve springs & retainers, pushrods, VVT limiter, MDS delete plugs, custom tune. Professional installation recommended.
Serious builds looking for maximum performance
Compatible Vehicles
Price Comparison
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Why Install This?
Benefits
- Major power gains — one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make
Things to Know
- Professional installation recommended — requires specialty tools or expertise
What Does This Do?
Brian Tooley Racing (BTR) has become one of the most trusted names in HEMI camshafts. Their Stage 2 is the sweet spot for most street builds — it makes serious power (50-70 HP with supporting mods) while maintaining a streetable idle that won't drive you crazy in traffic. The lope is noticeable and sounds incredible, but it's not so aggressive that the car can't idle smoothly with A/C on. IMPORTANT: Like all aftermarket cams, this REQUIRES a master camshaft kit (non-MDS lifters, valve springs, pushrods, VVT limiter, MDS delete) and a custom tune. Do NOT install a cam alone.
Required Supporting Parts
This camshaft requires additional parts for safe installation. Installing without these can cause serious engine damage.
Aftermarket camshafts REQUIRE upgraded valve springs and non-MDS lifters. Stock valve springs will cause valve float (valves bounce open at high RPM), leading to catastrophic engine damage. Non-MDS lifters are required on automatic transmission HEMIs because the factory MDS lifters are incompatible with aftermarket cam profiles.
VVT limiter and MDS delete are REQUIRED with aftermarket camshafts on 2009+ HEMIs. The VVT cam phaser will cause erratic timing with an aftermarket cam, and MDS oil passages must be sealed after removing MDS lifters. Without these, expect oil pressure loss and engine damage.
A custom ECU tune is REQUIRED with any aftermarket camshaft. The factory tune's fuel maps, timing tables, and idle control are calibrated for the stock cam — an aftermarket cam changes everything. The engine will not idle properly, will run rich or lean, and will not make optimal power without a tune.
Hardened pushrods are strongly recommended with aftermarket camshafts. Stock pushrods can flex under aggressive cam profiles, causing inconsistent valve timing. Most cam manufacturers recommend chromoly pushrods as part of a cam package.
Fitment Notes
Fits 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI with VVT. NOT for Hellcat.
Tune Required
This part requires an ECU tune to function correctly. Without a tune, the engine computer won't adjust for the new part, potentially causing poor performance, check engine lights, or engine damage.
Technical Details
Popular mid-range cam for 5.7L/6.4L HEMI. Great power with streetable idle. ~50-70 HP with supporting mods.
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