Engle W-120 Camshaft | Air-Cooled VW Type 1, 2 & 3 | 294° Duration, .397" Lift, 108° Lobe (6120)
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Engle W-120 Series Air-Cooled VW Camshaft — 294° Duration, .397" Lift
For over 60 years, Engle Cams has been the undisputed performance and quality leader in the air-cooled VW market. With more race wins and speed records than all other competing cam companies combined, Engle is the most widely used high-performance camshaft manufacturer for air-cooled Volkswagens in the world today.
The W-120 is a step up from the legendary W-110 — designed for hot street and off-road competition use with more duration and lift for serious mid-to-upper RPM power. Recommended for VW Type 1, 2, and 3 engines with upgraded carburetion and supporting valvetrain.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle: Air-cooled models
- VW Bus: Air-cooled models
- VW Type 3: Air-cooled models
Why Choose Engle?
For over 60 years, Engle Cams have been proudly engineered and manufactured in the USA. Every cam is ground, finished, and packaged in-house — proven American craftsmanship, never cheap imported imitations.
Key Features & Benefits
- Proven race pedigree: More race wins and speed records than all competing cam companies combined
- Step up from the W-110: More duration and lift for serious mid-to-upper RPM power
- Made in California: Every cam is ground, finished, packaged, and shipped from Long Beach, California
What's Included
- Engle W-120 Camshaft (Part #6120)
- Official Engle Cam Card (Spec Sheet)
- Premium Red Line Assembly Lube
- Engle Cams Decal
Technical Specifications
- Advertised Duration: 294°
- Duration @ .050": 253°
- Cam Lift: .397"
- Valve Lift (1.1 rockers): .435"
- Lobe Center: 108°
- Application: Hot Street / Off-Road Competition
- Manufacturer Part Number: 6120
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the W-120 designed for? Hot street and off-road competition use — a step up from the W-110 with more duration and lift for mid-to-upper RPM power.
- Which engines is it recommended for? VW Type 1, 2, and 3 air-cooled engines with upgraded carburetion and supporting valvetrain.
- Where are Engle Cams made? Every Engle cam is ground, finished, packaged, and shipped from Long Beach, California.
Installation
- 3-Bolt “flat cam” style — requires a separately sold, bolt-on cam gear
- Must be used with a “flat cam” style oil pump
- When installing in motors with larger-than-stock stroke, secondary machining may be required for cam clearance