What Crane Cams does

Crane Cams was founded in 1953 by Harvey Crane in his father's machine shop in Hallandale, Florida, beginning as a precision camshaft manufacturer and growing into a performance automotive valvetrain components company. Today the firm manufactures and distributes performance camshafts, lifters, valve springs, pushrods, rocker arms, and timing components for racing, hot-rod, and high-performance street applications, supported by internal/external engine components, lubricants (Driven Racing), engine build tools, and branded apparel. Its core technology is proprietary camshaft lobe design and integrated valve train engineering, with notable proprietary features including DLC-coated hydraulic flat tappet lifters, the Thumpr camshaft series, Evolution retro-fit hydraulic roller lifters, beehive valve springs, and GM LS OE rocker arm trunnion upgrade kits.

The company serves two primary customer segments — performance automotive enthusiasts and professional engine builders/racing teams — with a secondary off-road use case. Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce at compcams.com, with unit-priced sales ranging from approximately $20 for apparel to over $711 for premium camshaft kits, free shipping on orders over $50, and Affirm-based financing to reduce purchase friction on high-ticket items. Sales support is delivered via a toll-free technical hotline (800 999 0853) and a structured cam recommendation form for application-specific guidance.

Crane Cams operates as a brand within the Edelbrock Group, alongside sister brands Edelbrock, TCI Automotive, FAST, Russell Performance, and Lunati Camshafts, sharing distribution and cross-promotion infrastructure including the EG Nation blog. The company maintains sub-brands VThunder (performance valvetrain), COMPGoParts (value-oriented aftermarket), and Driven Racing (lubricants), and has 101-250 employees. The firm received a $1,044,525 investment from Advantage Capital in January 2013.

Name

Crane Cams

Legal name

COMP Cams

Website

https://cranecams.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crane Cams, founded in 1953 by Harvey Crane, manufactures precision performance automotive valvetrain components including camshafts, lifters, valve springs, pushrods, and rocker arms, serving enthusiasts, professional engine builders, and racing teams as part of the Edelbrock Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Daytona Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Performance Engine Components Sales: COMP Cams generates revenue through the sale of physical performance automotive engine components including camshafts, lifters, valve springs, pushrods, rocker arms, timing components, and related hardware. Products are sold at unit prices with transaction-based purchasing. High-ticket items (hundreds to over $700 per product) represent significant individual transaction values.
2. Financing Services Partnership: Through partnership with Affirm, COMP Cams offers financing options allowing customers to pay for products over time, potentially increasing average order values for big-ticket items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Crane Cams manufactures and sells performance camshafts, lifters, valve springs, rocker arms, timing sets, and related valve train components for high-performance and racing V8 engines. The product line includes hydraulic roller camshafts, flat tappet camshafts, solid roller camshafts, Evolution Retro-Fit lifters, Xtreme Energy DLC-coated lifters, beehive and dual valve springs, and application-specific kits for Ford Modular, Ford Godzilla, GM LS, and Chrysler Hemi platforms.

Product overview

COMP Cams is a performance automotive valvetrain components company offering a comprehensive portfolio of engine performance products. The core offering centers on camshafts, lifters, valve springs, pushrods, rocker arms, and timing components for racing and performance applications. The product line extends to internal and external engine components, lubricants and fluids (including Driven Racing oils), engine tools, and branded apparel. The company operates under the Edelbrock Group and maintains two sub-brands: VThunder for performance valvetrain components and COMPGoParts for value-oriented aftermarket parts. Technical support is provided through CAM HELP with phone and email assistance, and educational resources cover cam types, cam series, installation guides, and valve train geometry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VThunder: Performance product line
• COMPGoParts
• Driven Racing

Products and services

• Godzilla Stage 1 NSR Hydraulic Roller Camshaft A hydraulic roller camshaft designed as Stage 1 for Ford 7.3L Godzilla engine applications, available in NSR (Not Squeegee Required / non-tunnel ram) configuration. Sold to engine builders and enthusiasts of Ford Godzilla-powered vehicles.
• Godzilla Stage 1 NTR Hydraulic Roller Camshaft A hydraulic roller camshaft designed as Stage 1 for Ford 7.3L Godzilla engine applications, available in NTR configuration. Sold to enthusiasts and engine builders of Ford Godzilla-powered vehicles.
• Thumpr Camshaft Series A line of hydraulic flat tappet camshafts engineered to deliver aggressive throttle response and moderate exhaust note for street performance and off-road applications. Designed for V8 engines used in street rods, muscle cars, and off-road vehicles.
• Evolution Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Lifters Hydraulic roller lifters designed to retrofit older engines (originally equipped with flat tappet lifters) to a hydraulic roller camshaft configuration, enabling modern camshaft technology on legacy engine platforms.
• Xtreme Energy DLC Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters Hydraulic flat tappet lifters from the Xtreme Energy series with Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating for improved wear resistance and durability in high-performance engines.
• Beehive Valve Springs Beehive-shaped valve springs designed for high-RPM valve train applications. The conical beehive design reduces spring mass while maintaining seat pressure, allowing higher rev limits and improved high-RPM performance.
• Dual Valve Springs with Damper Dual spring valve train components featuring integrated dampers for high-RPM stability and surge control in performance and racing engines.
• GM LS OE Rocker Arm Trunnion Upgrade Kit An upgrade kit replacing factory rocker arm trunnions in GM LS engines with premium components designed to handle high-RPM and high-load applications.
• Valve Spring Kit for Ford GT40 / GT40P Cylinder Head Application-specific valve spring kit engineered for Ford GT40 and GT40P cylinder heads, providing matched valve springs and related components for Ford small-block performance builds.
• .510" Lift Beehive Valve Spring Kit for GM Vortec Hydraulic Flat Tappets A beehive valve spring kit rated at .510" lift, designed specifically for GM Vortec hydraulic flat tappet camshaft applications.
• Stage 3 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Godzilla 7.3L Engines A Stage 3 hydraulic roller camshaft designed for Ford 7.3L Godzilla engine builds, providing more aggressive performance characteristics than Stage 1 offerings.
• Conical Valve Spring Kit for Ford 7.3L Godzilla Engine A conical (beehive) valve spring kit engineered specifically for Ford 7.3L Godzilla engine valve train applications.
• Ford Small-Block Hydraulic Roller Cams and Kits A product line of hydraulic roller camshafts and matched kits engineered for Ford small-block engine builds, sold as complete packages for performance enthusiasts.
• Driven Racing Oil Performance racing oils and lubricants from the Driven Racing brand, formulated for high-performance and racing engine applications.
• Block Hugger Headers Exhaust headers designed to fit tight engine bays in custom and swapped applications, commonly used in off-road and street rod engine conversions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers can reach technical experts via phone (800 999 0853) for application-specific guidance

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• AffirmsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCOMP Cams has partnered with Affirm to offer financing options to customers purchasing high-value performance components. This partnership enables customers to pay for products over time rather than upfront, potentially increasing average order values and reducing purchase friction for expensive engine components that can cost hundreds to over $700 per item.
• Driven Performance OilssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCOMP Cams markets and sells Driven Racing oils and lubricants through their product catalog, offering integrated solutions for engine break-in and performance lubrication requirements of their valve train components.
• Edelbrock Group (Edelbrock, TCI Automotive, FAST, Russell Performance, Lunati Camshafts)coreOthersCOMP Cams operates as a division/brand within the Edelbrock Group, alongside sister companies Edelbrock (performance intakes, carbs, heads), TCI Automotive (transmissions, drivetrain), FAST (fuel injection, ignition), Russell Performance (plumbing/fluid transfer), and Lunati Camshafts (crankshafts, valve train). These brands cross-promote on shared platforms and maintain coordinated brand presence on the COMP Cams website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Isky Racing Cams: Long-standing independent manufacturer of performance camshafts and valvetrain components for hot rod, street, and racing applications. Directly comparable product line, target customer (engine builders and enthusiasts), and DTC/retail distribution model.
• Crower Cams & Equipment: Specialist in performance camshafts, lifters, rocker arms, and related valvetrain components. Competes head-to-head with COMP Cams across the same Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler performance engine platforms.
• Manley Performance: Manufacturer of high-performance valvetrain and internal engine components including valves, springs, pushrods, and connecting rods. Overlaps directly with COMP Cams' pushrod, valve spring, and internal engine component categories.
• Howard Cams: Performance camshaft and valvetrain specialist serving street, racing, and marine applications. Similar product mix and target customer base to COMP Cams in the camshaft and lifter categories.
• Trick Flow Specialties: Manufacturer of high-performance cylinder heads, intake manifolds, and valvetrain components for late-model Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler engines. Overlaps directly with COMP Cams on rocker arms, lifters, and camshafts aimed at modern performance engines.

Broad incumbents

• Lunati Camshafts: Sister brand under Edelbrock Group manufacturing crankshafts, camshafts, and valve train components. Directly adjacent product offering and shared parent company make it the closest internal comparison.
• Edelbrock: Flagship Edelbrock Group brand focused on performance intakes, carburetors, and cylinder heads. Cross-sells with COMP Cams and shares the same parent, but specializes in a different slice of the performance engine.
• Holley Performance Products: Broad-line performance aftermarket conglomerate encompassing fuel injection, ignition, exhaust, and valvetrain-adjacent brands. Targets the same enthusiast but at significantly larger scale across more product categories.
• TCI Automotive: Sister Edelbrock Group brand specializing in performance transmissions and drivetrain components. Shared parent and customer base but operates in an adjacent powertrain category rather than valvetrain.
• Weiand: Heritage Edelbrock Group brand for performance intake manifolds and superchargers. Comparable target customer and parent-company structure, though Weiand's product focus is induction rather than valvetrain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cranecams
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL40608351DF5762CF
• Facebookfacebook.com/cranecams
• Instagraminstagram.com/compcamsofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crane-cams

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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