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Cam Kits & Valvetrain
Cam package selection and installation for proven V8 combinations. Springs, pushrods, retainers, timing components, and supporting parts installed with the details handled right.
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Cam Installs & Performance Builds
CKR Performance specializes in proven cam packages, valvetrain upgrades, engine refresh work, and high-performance builds located in Waco, Ky.
Custom Builds
Power Focused
Cam Kits
Valvetrain Upgrades
Waco, KY
Serving Richmond & Central Kentucky
Cam Installs
Proven packages and proper setup
GM & Dodge
Focused V8 performance work
Honest Rates
No hype. No inflated shop markup.
The Build List
Expert installs. Proven power. Unbeatable value.02
Performance Upgrades
Bolt-ons, supporting upgrades, replacement components, and reliability-focused performance work for customers who want more power without paying inflated big-shop pricing.
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GM & Dodge Focused
Focused experience with GM LS/LT platforms and Dodge/Hemi performance combinations, from street builds to more serious weekend setups.
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Engine Refresh & Repair
Top-end refresh work, teardown and reassembly, gasket work, valvetrain inspection, and repair support to get the build back together cleanly.
Honest Rates.
Expert Builds.
CKR Performance is a Waco, Kentucky performance shop focused on proven cam packages, valvetrain upgrades, and precision V8 assembly. The goal is simple: help customers get reliable power without paying for hype.
Whether you need a cam package to wake up your daily driver, a proper valvetrain upgrade, or a complete top-end refresh, the CKR approach stays the same: no shortcuts, no massive markups, just clean performance work.
Proven Cam Profiles
Selection and installation of proven cam packages matched to the vehicle and customer goals.
Precision Assembly
Clean preparation, careful assembly, and attention to the parts that make a build last.
Valvetrain Upgrades
Proper installation of upgraded springs, retainers, pushrods, and related components.
Unbeatable Value
High-quality performance work without unnecessary upsells or premium-shop ego pricing.
Platform Focus
Built around the V8 combinations customers actually drive.GM Performance Builds
CKR Performance works with GM V8 platforms where proven cam packages, supporting valvetrain upgrades, and clean assembly make the difference between a noisy parts swap and a build that feels right.
LS
LT
Truck Builds
Street Performance
Top-End Refresh
Dodge & Hemi Performance
From cam and valvetrain upgrades to supporting refresh work, CKR gives Dodge and Hemi owners a local performance option focused on careful installation and fair pricing.
Hemi
Cam Packages
Valvetrain
Street Builds
Reliability
How It Works
A simple path from idea to finished build.Tell Us The Build
Send the vehicle year, make, model, current setup, and what you want the vehicle to do. Daily driver, weekend toy, tow rig, or track-focused build — the goal matters.
Match The Parts
CKR helps narrow the cam package, valvetrain parts, and supporting upgrades that make sense for the combination instead of selling unnecessary extras.
Get It Built Right
Once the job is scheduled, the work is handled with care, clean assembly practices, and a focus on dependable performance after the build leaves the shop.
Recent Builds & Shop Work
Customer photos and build notes coming soon.CKR Performance will use this area to showcase customer cam swaps, valvetrain upgrades, engine refresh work, shop photos, and future dyno-related content as projects are documented.
Build Gallery In Progress
Photos, videos, and customer project highlights will be added as the shop documents current work.
Common Questions
Quick answers before you request service.Does CKR Performance install cam kits?
Yes. CKR Performance specializes in cam kit installation, valvetrain upgrades, and supporting performance work for proven V8 combinations.
Where is CKR Performance located?
CKR Performance is located in Waco, Kentucky, serving Richmond, Madison County, and the surrounding Central Kentucky area.
What vehicles does CKR focus on?
CKR focuses primarily on GM and Dodge V8 platforms, including LS, LT, Hemi, street performance, truck builds, cam packages, and top-end refresh work.
Can CKR help choose the right cam package?
Yes. The goal is to match the cam and supporting parts to the vehicle, use case, and customer expectations instead of guessing or overselling.
How do I get on the schedule?
Call the shop at (859) 779-5502 or submit the request form below with your vehicle information and service needs.
Get On The Schedule
Tell us what you are building.Send your vehicle details and the work you are considering. CKR will review the request and follow up to discuss the right parts, schedule, and next steps.
Prefer to talk it through?
(859) 779-5502
(859) 779-5502