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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet American Muscle Camshaft; 1955 - 1981 Pontiac 265-455 1800 to 5200 417591-15 - 417591-15

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft for Pontiac

If you're looking to boost your Pontiac's performance, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft is an excellent choice for models from 1955 to 1981 with engine sizes ranging from 265 to 455 cubic inches. Designed specifically for American muscle cars, this camshaft provides the perfect balance of power and reliability, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Materials: Crafted from the highest-grade race-quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Each camshaft is produced on dedicated high-precision CNC cam grinding machines for unmatched accuracy.
  • Quality Assurance: All hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshafts undergo 100% Rockwell hardness testing and are Parkerized to meet rigorous quality control standards.
  • Secure Packaging: Shipped in a hard, high-impact plastic reusable case to protect your investment during transit.

Specifications

  • Lift: .408 / .408
  • Duration @ .050: 212 / 225
  • Centerline: 113
  • Cam Profile: Near duplicate of the Pontiac 390HP/400 cam (GM #9779068)

Fitment

This camshaft is designed to fit a variety of Pontiac models from 1955 to 1981. Here are some popular fitments:

  • Pontiac GTO (1964-1974)
  • Pontiac Firebird (1967-1981)
  • Pontiac LeMans (1963-1981)
  • Pontiac Bonneville (1965-1981)

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft for its performance and reliability. Here are a few highlights from user feedback:

  • "This camshaft gave my GTO the power boost I was looking for. It runs smoother and has a noticeable increase in torque!"
  • "Installation was straightforward, and I love the sound it produces. Highly recommend for any Pontiac enthusiast!"
  • "Great quality and performance. It feels like a completely different car now!"

Upgrade your Pontiac with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft and experience the difference in power and performance. Whether you're hitting the track or cruising the streets, this camshaft is built to deliver.

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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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