Engle W100 Camshaft 383 Lift 276 Duration 108 Lobe Center

Description

The Engle W100 camshaft is a mild street performance grind designed for smooth, reliable operation in air-cooled VW Type 1 engines in the 1600cc - 1915cc range. It offers increased power and a little bump while maintaining excellent street manners, idle quality, and low-end torque. The W100 works well with stock components and is ideal for daily drivers or near-stock builds. Compatible with stock 1.1 ratio rockers and can be paired with mild upgrades like larger carburetors or dual carburetors.

Specifications

• Advertised duration: ~276°
• Duration @ .050": 236°
• Cam Lift: .383"
• Lobe Center: 108°
• Recommended Rocker Ratio: 1.1:1 (1.25:1 optional)
• Powerband: ~1000–5000 RPM

Fitment

VW Type 1 air-cooled engines (1200cc–1776cc+), including Beetle, Ghia, Bus, and dune buggy builds. Best suited for stock or mild performance engines with single carburetor setups or small dual carb combinations.

Similar Camshafts

• Engle W90 - More mild, near stock replacement
• Engle W110 - more aggressive, broader RPM range
• Kuhltek K100 - Budget alternative to W100

Tech Tips

• Supporting parts: Stock or smaller dual carburetors, header exhaust, HD single valve springs, lifters
• Target compression ratio: 7.5:1-8.0:1
• Cam gear bolt torque: 18-25 ft-lbs
• Break-in: Use high-zinc oil, run at 2,000-2,500 RPM for 20 minutes, avoid idling during initial startup