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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft
Perfect Fit for Your Chevy 396-502
If you're looking to enhance your Chevy's performance, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft is a fantastic choice for models from 1965 to 1996 featuring the 396-502 (Mark IV) engine. This camshaft is designed to operate seamlessly within a power band of 2000 to 5900 RPM, making it ideal for street and street/strip applications.
Key Features
- Lift: .553 / .545
- Duration @ .050: 235 / 243
- Centerline: 103
- Idle Quality: Lopey
- Compression Requirement: 9.0:1 or higher
- Stall Converter: Requires 2500+ RPM
Quality You Can Trust
Howards Cams takes pride in using only the highest-grade race quality cores for their products. Each hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes rigorous quality checks, including 100% Rockwell testing and Parkerizing, ensuring you receive a product that meets the highest standards. Manufactured on high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, you can be confident that this camshaft is built to last.
Durable Packaging
When you order the Big Mama Rattler, it arrives in a unique, hard, high-impact plastic reusable case. This packaging not only protects the camshaft during shipping but also ensures it arrives in pristine condition, ready to take your vehicle to the next level.
Popular Fitments
- 1965 Chevy Impala
- 1970 Chevy Chevelle
- 1985 Chevy C10
- 1995 Chevy Suburban
Customer Feedback
Customers have praised the Big Mama Rattler for its performance and reliability. Many users have shared their satisfaction with the noticeable power gains and the aggressive sound it produces. Here are some highlights from reviews:
- "This camshaft gave my Chevelle a whole new life! The lopey idle is exactly what I wanted." - Verified Buyer
- "Installation was straightforward, and the performance boost is incredible." - Satisfied Customer
- "Highly recommend for anyone looking to step up their game on the street or strip!" - Enthusiast Review
Upgrade Your Chevy Today!
With the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft, you're not just buying a part; you're investing in your vehicle's performance and character. Get ready to feel the difference on the road!
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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.
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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