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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Daddy Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1963 - 1995 Ford 221-302 2400 to 6400 CL218101-09
$363.18

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Daddy Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit

Revitalize your Ford's performance with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Daddy Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit (Part Number: CL218101-09). Designed specifically for Ford engines from 1963 to 1995, including the 221-302 models, this camshaft and lifter kit is your ticket to achieving that powerful, aggressive sound and performance you crave.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Construction: Each camshaft is crafted from top-tier race-quality cores, ensuring durability and reliability under demanding conditions.
  • Precision Engineering: Manufactured on state-of-the-art CNC cam grinding machines, every piece is Rockwell checked and Parkerized to meet the highest quality control standards.
  • Convenient Packaging: The kit comes in a robust, reusable hard plastic case, ensuring that your camshaft arrives in pristine condition.

Specifications

  • Lift: .512 / .528
  • Duration @ .050: 243 / 251
  • Centerline: 103
  • Idle Quality: Rough idle, ideal for pro street or street/strip applications
  • Compression Requirement: Needs 9.5:1 or higher
  • Stall Converter Requirement: 2800 RPM or higher

Fitment

This camshaft is compatible with various Ford models, including:

  • 1963 Ford Falcon
  • 1970 Ford Mustang 302
  • 1985 Ford F-150 302
  • 1995 Ford Explorer 302

Customer Feedback

Customers have praised the Howards Cams Big Daddy Rattler for its impressive performance and reliability. Many enthusiasts report enhanced throttle response and a noticeable increase in horsepower. Here’s what some users have to say:

  • "Installed this cam in my Mustang, and the difference is phenomenal! The sound is aggressive, and it really pulls hard." - Enthusiast Review
  • "Great quality and performance. It was the perfect upgrade for my street/strip build." - Satisfied Customer
  • "I love the rough idle; it gives my classic Ford the muscle car vibe I was looking for!" - Happy User

Whether you're looking to dominate the streets or the strip, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Daddy Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit is designed to meet your performance needs while fitting seamlessly into your Ford 221-302 engine. Upgrade today and feel the difference!

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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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