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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet American Muscle Camshaft; 1955 - 1981 Pontiac 265-455 1600 to 5000 417701-11 - 417701-11

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft: Perfect for Your Pontiac

Are you ready to give your Pontiac a boost? The Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet American Muscle Camshaft is designed specifically for 1955 to 1981 Pontiac models with engines ranging from 265 to 455 cubic inches. With a power band of 1600 to 5000 RPM, this camshaft is engineered to optimize your vehicle's performance while maintaining that classic American muscle feel.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Construction: Crafted from the highest-grade race quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Each camshaft is produced on high precision CNC cam grinding machines, guaranteeing accuracy and reliability.
  • Quality Control: All hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshafts undergo 100% Rockwell checks and are Parkerized for superior quality assurance.
  • Safe Packaging: The camshaft is shipped in a robust, reusable hard plastic case, ensuring it arrives in pristine condition.

Specifications

  • Lift: .404 / .408
  • Duration @ .050: 198 / 208
  • Centerline: 98
  • Performance Comparison: Near duplicate of the Pontiac Ram Air I/II 375HP/400 cam (GM #9779067)

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams 417701-11 camshaft is a great fit for a variety of Pontiac models, including:

  • Pontiac GTO (1964-1974)
  • Pontiac Firebird (1967-1981)
  • Pontiac Bonneville (1957-1981)
  • Pontiac Catalina (1959-1966)

Customer Reviews

Many enthusiasts have praised the Howards Cams 417701-11 for its impressive performance and reliability. Here are some highlights from customer feedback:

  • "This camshaft really brought my GTO to life! The throttle response is fantastic!"
  • "Installation was straightforward, and the power increase was noticeable right away."
  • "I love how this camshaft maintains that classic Pontiac sound while boosting performance."

Upgrade your Pontiac with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft and experience the difference in performance and driving enjoyment. Whether you're hitting the highway or cruising around town, this camshaft is sure to impress!

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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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