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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit
If you're looking to give your classic Chevy a serious boost in performance, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit is a fantastic choice for 1958 to 1965 Chevrolet 348/409 engines. This kit is designed to optimize your engine's functionality, delivering that signature lopey idle and impressive power range from 1800 to 5600 RPM.
Key Features
- High-Quality Construction: Crafted from the highest-grade race-quality cores, ensuring durability and reliability.
- Precision Engineering: Manufactured on dedicated high precision CNC cam grinding machines for unmatched accuracy.
- Quality Control: Each camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell testing and Parkerizing, meeting the highest quality control standards.
- Smart Packaging: Shipped in a reusable, hard plastic case that protects your camshaft during transit, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.
Specifications
- Lift: .548 / .548
- Duration @ .050: 235 / 243
- Centerline: 103
- Idle Characteristic: Lopey idle
- Compression Requirement: Needs 9.0:1 or higher
- Stall Converter: Requires a 2500+ stall converter
Benefits
This camshaft and lifter kit is perfect for street or street/strip applications, giving you the power and performance you crave. Its unique design not only enhances your engine's sound but also significantly improves its responsiveness and acceleration.
Fitment
The Howards Cams CL138051-09 is compatible with various classic Chevrolet models from 1958 to 1965, particularly:
- 1958 Chevrolet 348
- 1959 Chevrolet 348
- 1960 Chevrolet 348
- 1961-1965 Chevrolet 409
Customer Reviews
Customers have praised the Big Mama Rattler for its performance and sound. Many report a noticeable increase in horsepower and torque, making their classic Chevys feel alive again. Users also appreciate the easy installation process and the quality packaging that keeps the camshaft safe during shipping.
Final Thoughts
If you're ready to take your Chevy 348/409 to the next level, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit is a solid investment. With its combination of quality, performance, and reliability, you’ll be grinning every time you fire up your engine.
Proposition 65
⚠ WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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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