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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet American Muscle Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1955 - 1998 Chevy 262-400 600 to 4800 CL117071-12
$354.71

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet American Muscle Camshaft & Lifter Kit

Are you ready to give your classic Chevy the performance boost it deserves? The Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet American Muscle Camshaft & Lifter Kit is designed specifically for Chevrolet engines from 1955 to 1998, covering the 262 to 400 cubic inch range. This kit is perfect for enthusiasts looking to enhance their ride's performance while maintaining a smooth idle.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Materials: All Howards Cams products use top-grade race quality cores, ensuring longevity and reliability.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Each camshaft is crafted using high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, guaranteeing accuracy and consistency.
  • Rigorous Quality Control: Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell testing and is Parkerized for enhanced quality assurance.
  • Smart Packaging: Your camshaft arrives in a durable, high-impact plastic case, ensuring it stays in pristine condition from our facility to your garage.

Specifications

  • Lift: .390 / .410
  • Duration @ .050: 194 / 203
  • Centerline: 108

Benefits of the CL117071-12 Camshaft

This camshaft is a near duplicate of the Chevy L75 300hp/327 cam (GM #3733431/3896929), making it an excellent choice for those who want to maintain that classic muscle car feel while improving performance. With a smooth idle and optimized lift, you’ll enjoy a responsive drive without sacrificing comfort.

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams CL117071-12 camshaft and lifter kit is compatible with several popular Chevy models, including:

  • Chevrolet Camaro (1967 - 1992)
  • Chevrolet Corvette (1955 - 1996)
  • Chevrolet Chevelle (1964 - 1977)
  • Chevrolet Pickup (1955 - 1998)

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the Howards Cams CL117071-12, highlighting its performance and reliability:

  • "Installed this camshaft in my 67 Camaro, and the power increase is noticeable! Smooth idle and great sound."
  • "Perfect fit for my Chevelle. The quality is top-notch, and I love how it performs!"
  • "I was looking for a cam that wouldn’t compromise drivability, and this one hit the mark!"

Upgrade your Chevy with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit and experience the difference in performance and reliability. Get ready to hit the road with confidence!

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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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