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Howards Cams 4.030" Flat Top Pistons Ford Small Block - 860316305-1

Howards Cams 4.030" Flat Top Pistons for Ford Small Block

If you're looking to boost your Ford Small Block's performance, the Howards Cams 4.030" Flat Top Pistons are designed to deliver. Crafted with precision and engineered for durability, these pistons are your go-to solution for high-performance racing applications.

Features That Stand Out

  • Forged from 2618-T61 Billet Aluminum Bar Stock: This material is known for its strength and resilience, ensuring your pistons can handle extreme conditions without compromising performance.
  • Oversized Valve Pockets: Designed to accommodate larger cam profiles and oversized valves, these pistons ensure optimal airflow and efficiency.
  • Accumulator Grooves: These grooves enhance ring seal, which is crucial for maintaining compression and performance under pressure.
  • Machined Oil Drain Back Holes: This feature helps in effective oil management, reducing the chances of oil starvation during high RPMs.
  • Lightweight Aircraft Quality Wrist Pins: Included in the set, these pins reduce overall weight, contributing to better engine responsiveness.
  • Lock Removal Indents: Designed for ease of assembly and maintenance, making your installation process smoother.
  • CNC Turned Skirts: The modern CNC machining ensures a perfect fit, minimizing wear and tear even under severe conditions.
  • Radius Valve Reliefs: These eliminate sharp edges, reducing the risk of hotspots that can lead to engine failure.
  • 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" Ring Grooves: This configuration optimizes oil control and performance.
  • Forced Pin Oilers: Ensures that the wrist pins receive adequate lubrication, enhancing longevity.
  • Honed Pin Bores: Provides a smooth surface for the wrist pins, reducing friction and wear.
  • Double Spirolox: A secure retention method that keeps your pistons firmly in place.

Why Choose Howards Cams Pistons?

The Howards Cams 4.030" Flat Top Pistons are not just any pistons; they are built to withstand the rigors of racing. With a forging design that surpasses standard pistons, these components maintain their shape under extreme pressure and high RPMs, preventing issues like skirt shrinking. They are manufactured using state-of-the-art CNC equipment, ensuring precision and reliability in every application.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 860316305-1
  • Piston Diameter: 4.030 inches
  • Material: 2618-T61 Billet Aluminum
  • Ring Grooves: 1/16", 1/16", 3/16"
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: .150 inches

Popular Fitments

  • Ford 289 V8
  • Ford 302 V8
  • Ford 351W V8
  • Ford 351C V8

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Howards Cams 4.030" Flat Top Pistons for their exceptional performance and durability. Many have noted how these pistons have helped them achieve better power output and engine reliability during competitive racing. Users appreciate the attention to detail in the design, particularly the oversized valve pockets and the effective oil management features.

Upgrade your Ford Small Block with Howards Cams pistons and experience the difference in performance and reliability!

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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. 

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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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