Product Overview
High-performance hydraulic lifter camshaft set for VW 16v ABF engines. Ideal for street and fast-road applications. Precision ground lobe profiles optimised for power delivery, giving a broad, flexible torque curve with strong drivability and simple setup.
What’s Included
- 1 × Exhaust Camshaft 298H — 12mm lift
- 1 × Inlet Camshaft 298H — 12mm lift
Material Specifications
Material: Chilled Cast Iron with carbide matrix or Machined Billet (nitride hardened)
Manufacturing: Precision ground lobe profiles with tight tolerances
Lifter Type: HYDRAULIC – Simple setup with preload adjustment
Key Benefits
Raises usable power across the rev range
Improves throttle response and mid-range torque
Extends safe RPM by controlling valve motion
Increases reliability at sustained high load
Installation Notes
Professional installation recommended. Correct spring heights and valve travel must be verified to avoid coil bind. For camshaft installations, always check piston-to-valve clearance and verify spring installed height. Use high-zinc break-in oil on first start.
This component forms part of the valve train system and must be selected to suit the intended engine configuration, RPM range, and camshaft design.
Engine Applications
Fits: Golf Mk2 16V · Golf Mk3 ABF · Corrado 16V · Passat 16V · Audi 80 16V
Engine codes: ABF, KR, PL, 9A, ACE, ADL, AAL
