COMP Cams Assembly Lubricant
Why COMP Cams Assembly Lubricant Belongs in Every Engine Build
When you invest in a performance engine build, the moment of first startup is also the moment of greatest risk. Before pressurized oil reaches every corner of the valvetrain, metal-to-metal contact can cause irreversible wear — and no part is more vulnerable than the camshaft and its associated components. This is precisely why COMP Cams, widely regarded as the absolute leader in valvetrain technology, developed a dedicated line of assembly lubricants engineered specifically around the demands of performance engine builders.
COMP Cams has taken great pains to develop what they feel to be the best line of lubricants on the market to protect your valvetrain and engine. That commitment comes naturally from a company whose core business is camshafts and valvetrain components — they understand, better than most, what happens inside an engine on that critical first fire.
The Product Lineup: Two Formulas, One Goal
COMP Cams offers two primary assembly lubricant products tailored to different stages and surfaces of an engine build:
- Cam and Lifter Installation Lube — Available in 4 oz. and 8 oz. bottles, this specialized formula is designed for direct application to the camshaft lobes, lifter bottoms, and distributor gear during installation. Protected valvetrain parts include the cam, lifters, springs, rockers, pushrods, and distributor gear, and it contains high viscosity, extreme pressure additives not found in today's conventional oils and lubricants — and it is compatible with all petroleum, synthetic, and blended engine oils.
- Engine Assembly Lube — Available in an 8 oz. jar, this product features a white lithium base formula designed for broader engine assembly use. COMP Cams Engine Assembly Lube has a white lithium base and is easily removed with soap and water. It is used by professional engine builders throughout the country for its superior lubricating properties and its ability to adhere to engine parts until the engine is started.
Built by the Brand That Knows Valvetrains
Initial start-up is the most critical time in the life of any camshaft. COMP Cams understands this from the inside out. Competition Cams, Inc. is a specialty performance automotive aftermarket, motorcycle, and kart parts manufacturer that has been developing valvetrain solutions since 1976. COMP Cams' highly-trained engineering staff uses some of the most sophisticated manufacturing and test equipment in the industry to design components that make more horsepower than any other on the market. That same engineering rigor flows directly into their lubricant products.
The Cam and Lifter Installation Lube must be spread generously on all lobes of the cam, on the bottoms of the lifters, and on the distributor gear when installing a cam — providing the instant protection you need to guard against any premature wear. Whether you are building a street cruiser or a full competition engine, using COMP Cams assembly lubricants alongside their camshafts and valvetrain hardware ensures every component gets the protection it was designed to have from the very first revolution.
A Natural Pairing for Any Engine Builder
Because COMP Cams engineers both the camshafts and the lubricants used during their installation, there is a cohesive system at work. COMP Cams defines future technology by investing in research and development programs to understand and utilize state-of-the-art computers, dynos, measuring equipment, materials, production processes, and track testing. That investment doesn't stop at metal parts — it extends to the chemistry that protects those parts the moment they go to work. For any builder serious about protecting a performance valvetrain, COMP Cams assembly lubricants are the logical complement to every cam kit, lifter set, and rocker arm in their lineup.