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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet American Muscle Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1969 - 1996 Ford 351W 800 to 4500 CL227571-14
$388.57

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit

Perfect Fit for Your Ford 351W

If you're looking to give your 1969 - 1996 Ford 351W a boost, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit (CL227571-14) is a fantastic choice. This kit is designed to enhance the performance of your classic American muscle car, providing an excellent balance of power and reliability.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Construction: Each camshaft is made from the highest-grade race quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
  • Precision Engineering: Manufactured using dedicated high precision CNC cam grinding machines for unparalleled accuracy.
  • Quality Control: All hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshafts undergo 100% Rockwell checks and are Parkerized to meet stringent quality standards.
  • Secure Packaging: The camshaft comes in a sturdy, reusable hard plastic case, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.

Specifications

  • Lift: .416 / .445
  • Duration @ .050: 198 / 208
  • Centerline: 115
  • Cam Profile: Near duplicate of the Ford 290HP/351W cam (FMC #C9OZ-6250-A)

Benefits of the Howards Cams Kit

This camshaft and lifter kit is engineered to provide a smooth performance curve, making it ideal for street use while still being capable of handling the demands of spirited driving. You'll notice improved throttle response and overall engine efficiency, giving your Ford 351W the muscle it deserves.

Popular Fitments

  • 1996 Ford F-150
  • 1995 Ford Mustang
  • 1994 Ford Bronco
  • 1987 Ford Thunderbird

Customer Reviews

Many enthusiasts have praised the Howards Cams CL227571-14 for its performance and reliability. Here’s what some users are saying:

  • "Installed this camshaft in my '95 Mustang and the difference is night and day. The car feels alive!"
  • "Great quality and easy to install. Highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade their 351W."
  • "I've tried other camshafts, but Howards Cams has always delivered the best performance for my builds."

Conclusion

With the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit (CL227571-14), you're not just getting a camshaft—you're investing in a reliable component that will elevate your Ford 351W's performance. Whether you're cruising down the highway or hitting the track, this kit will help you achieve the power and responsiveness you crave.

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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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