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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1964 - 2003 Chrysler 273, 340, 360 2300 to 6000 CL718041-09
$411.77

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

Overview

If you're looking to give your Chrysler a serious boost in performance, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit is just what you need. Designed specifically for Chrysler models from 1964 to 2003, including the 273, 340, and 360 engines, this camshaft and lifter kit is built to deliver power and excitement on the road or the track.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Construction: Each camshaft is crafted from the highest-grade race-quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
  • Precision Engineering: Manufactured on dedicated high precision CNC cam grinding machines for unmatched accuracy.
  • Quality Control: All hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshafts undergo 100% Rockwell checks and are Parkerized to meet stringent quality standards.
  • Smart Packaging: Comes in a hard, high-impact plastic reusable case that protects your investment during shipping and storage.

Specifications

  • Lift: .488 / .480
  • Duration @ .050: 235 / 243
  • Centerline: 103
  • Idle Quality: Lopey idle, perfect for street or street/strip applications.
  • Compression Requirement: Needs a minimum of 9.0:1 compression.
  • Stall Converter: Requires a 2500+ stall converter for optimal performance.

Fitment

This camshaft and lifter kit is compatible with several popular Chrysler models, ensuring a perfect fit and function:

  • Chrysler 273 (1964-1970)
  • Chrysler 340 (1968-1973)
  • Chrysler 360 (1971-2003)

Customer Feedback

Customers who have installed the CL718041-09 rave about its performance. Here are some highlights from reviews:

  • "The Big Mama Rattler gave my 340 a noticeable boost in power. The lopey idle sounds fantastic!"
  • "Installation was straightforward, and the quality of the components is top-notch. Highly recommend!"
  • "This camshaft really brings my Chrysler to life. It's perfect for both street and strip racing!"

Why Choose Howards Cams?

Choosing Howards Cams means investing in a product that combines quality, performance, and reliability. With a focus on precision engineering and rigorous quality control, you can trust that the Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit will deliver the performance 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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