STK Performance Camshaft Kit 288/276H VW 8v

Product Overview

Complete high-performance hydraulic lifter camshaft kit for VW 8v engines. Ideal for street and fast-road applications with quiet operation, low maintenance, and broad torque curve. Simple setup with strong drivability. All STK VW 8v camshaft kits contain the same valve train components - only the camshaft profile differs to suit your specific application and RPM range.

Engine Applications

Fits: Golf Mk1 / Mk2 / Mk3 · Jetta · Passat · Caddy · Polo · Corrado · Audi 80 / 90

Engine codes
1.6 — EG, EW, EZ, PN, RF, AEK, AEA, AEE, AFT, AKS, ABU, ALM, APF, ARM
1.8 — DX, EV, PB, PF, GX, GU, JH, RD, RV, RP, PM, AAM, ABS, ADZ, ANN, ANP, KT, JJ, DZ, 2H, ACC
2.0 — 2E, AGG, ADY, AAD, AAE, ABK, ABT, ABA, ATM, AZJ, APK, AQY

What's Included

• Performance Camshaft 288/276H
• 8 × Inner Valve Springs
• 8 × Outer Valve Springs
• 4 × Inlet Valves 40x7x118mm ( 3 groove )
• 4 × Exhaust Valves 33x7x118mm ( 3 groove )
• 8 × Cam Follower Hydraulic 2.5mm Thickness

Material Specifications

Camshaft: Chilled Cast Iron with carbide matrix or Machined Billet (nitride hardened) Valve Springs: Premium Chrome Silicon Steel - Dual spring design Retainers: 4130 Chromoly Steel Forged Valves: 21-4N Stainless Steel - CNC machined, heat-treated Lifters: Precision-engineered hydraulic lifters, 2.5mm thickness

Key Benefits

Raises usable power across the rev range Improves throttle response and mid-range torque Extends safe RPM by controlling valve motion Quiet operation with low maintenance requirements Complete matched valve train system

Installation Notes

Professional installation and setup required. Always check piston-to-valve clearance and verify spring installed height. Set correct lifter preload per STK specifications. Use high-zinc break-in oil on first start and follow cam bedding procedure. Tuning recommended to unlock full gains.