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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft
Fitment and Compatibility
The Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft is specifically designed for 1959 to 1980 Chrysler 383 and 440 engines. This camshaft is perfect for those looking to enhance their vehicle’s performance on the street or at the strip. With a power band that operates between 2000 to 6000 RPM, it’s engineered to deliver a lopey idle that enthusiasts love. Before installation, ensure your setup has a compression ratio of at least 9.0:1 and a stall converter rated for 2500 RPM or higher for optimal results.
Key Features
- High-Quality Manufacturing: All Howards Cams products are crafted from race-quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
- Precision Engineering: Each camshaft is manufactured on dedicated high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, guaranteeing accuracy and consistency.
- Quality Control: Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell testing and is Parkerized for superior quality assurance.
- Secure Packaging: The camshaft is packaged in a robust, high-impact plastic reusable case, ensuring it arrives in pristine condition.
Specifications
- Lift: .488 / .480
- Duration @ .050: 235 / 243
- Centerline: 103
Popular Fitments
- 1970 Chrysler 300 with 383 Engine
- 1971 Dodge Charger with 440 Engine
- 1978 Plymouth Fury with 383 Engine
- 1969 Dodge Coronet with 440 Engine
Customer Feedback
Customers have praised the Howards Cams Big Mama Rattler for its impressive performance and distinctive sound. Many users appreciate how it enhances their classic rides, providing both power and character. Here’s what some of them have said:
- “This camshaft really brought my 440 to life! The lopey idle is exactly what I was looking for.”
- “Installation was straightforward, and the performance improvement was noticeable right away!”
- “I love the quality of Howards Cams. You can tell they put a lot of effort into their products.”
Why Choose Howards Cams?
When you choose the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft, you’re investing in a product that combines quality, performance, and reliability. Whether you’re cruising down the street or tearing up the track, this camshaft is designed to meet the demands of serious automotive enthusiasts.
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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 ExperienceThe 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 TechniqueHowards 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 RacingIf 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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