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Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers; 97226-1
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Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (Part Number: 97226-1)

Are you looking to enhance your engine's performance? The Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97226-1) are designed to give your vehicle a noticeable boost in speed and power. Crafted from premium 6AL 4V titanium, these retainers are not only incredibly strong but also remarkably lightweight.

Key Features

  • Lightweight Design: Up to 50% lighter than traditional steel retainers, reducing the risk of valve float.
  • Superior Strength: Made from high-quality titanium, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance.
  • Precision Engineering: Manufactured to exact tolerances for a perfect fit and optimal functionality.

Benefits of Choosing Titanium Retainers

Switching from steel to titanium valve spring retainers not only sheds weight but also enhances your engine's responsiveness. The reduced mass allows for quicker valve actuation, leading to improved throttle response and overall engine efficiency. This can be particularly beneficial for high-performance builds where every ounce counts.

Specifications

  • Material: 6AL 4V Titanium
  • Weight Reduction: Up to 50% lighter than steel retainers
  • Part Number: 97226-1

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97226-1) are compatible with a variety of vehicles, including:

  • Chevrolet Small Block Engines
  • Ford 5.0L Engines
  • Dodge 5.7L HEMI Engines
  • LS Series Engines

Customer Reviews

Users have shared their experiences with the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers, highlighting their lightweight benefits and improved engine performance:

  • "These titanium retainers made a noticeable difference in my engine's responsiveness!" - Verified Buyer
  • "I love how much lighter they are compared to my old steel retainers. Great product!" - Enthusiast Review
  • "Installation was a breeze, and the performance gains were immediate!" - Performance Specialist

Upgrade your engine's components with the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97226-1) and feel the difference in your ride!

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Who is Howards Cams?

Howards Cams is an aftermarket company that Howards Johansen founded in 1945. It started as Howards Power & Racing Equipment and specialized in manufacturing high-performance racing cams for the automotive market. Even after turning the business over their oldest son, the company remained one of the best cam manufacturers in the industry.

Maximizing Their Racing Experience

The company has always used it is on-track experience to create powerful cam profile designs. It is why they have become one of the favorite brands of many top fuel dragster racers and drivers from other racing disciplines such as road racing, mudd bogging, marine racing, and circle track racing.

Advanced Manufacturing Technique

Howards Cams uses the most advanced computer design software to create the most competitive product out there. They offer a wide range of performance parts from camshafts, connecting rods, crankshafts, billet main caps, and forged pistons. All of these are made in the USA to ensure consistent quality.

Purchase Howards Cams Products At Vivid Racing

If you are in the market for high-performance parts for your engine, then look no further as Howard Cams is the brand for you. They have all the parts you need to create a fast machine and is trusted by many racers and enthusiast worldwide. If being on the top podium is your dream, then upgrade your engine with Howard Cams parts. 

To know more about the company, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific needs.

Warranty: Howards Cams Hydraulic/Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshafts are 100% Rockwell checked and parkerized at our manufacturing plantin Wisconsin. Howards Cams hydraulic and mechanical lifters are also 100% Rockwell checked for hardness to ensure that our customers receive the best American made components available. To give our customers a performance edge, Howards Cams will unconditionally replace to the original purchaser only, any non-usable hydraulic or mechanical flat tappet camshafts and lifters for 1/2 the amount of the original invoiced purchase price for a period of 6 months from the date of original retail purchase. Howards™ Cams does not warrant the performance of our products due to Howards™ Cams lack of control during product installation and usage. This applies to all camshafts, valve train components and all other racing components in our catalog and product line. Note: Due to oil available today, all Flat Tappet Cams (hydraulic or mechanical) must be initially ran with a quality break-in lube, such as Howards Z.P.M. Max. There is absolutely no warranty, expressed or implied or otherwise, on Howards Cams parts, labor, installation charges or other damaged parts. Howards Cams assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever on incidental or consequential damages. There are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Howards Cams neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it, any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or use of our products. Howards Cams will replace or refund any part that has a manufacturers defect found before installation or alteration. Customers are responsible for blueprinting engine components before installation or startup.

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