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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit
Designed for Powerhouses
Looking to give your Chevy 396-502 a serious performance boost? The Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit is crafted specifically for 1965 to 1996 models, ensuring your engine roars to life with impressive power and torque. This kit is perfect for street and street/strip applications, making it a versatile choice for enthusiasts who want to maximize their ride's potential.
Key Features
- Lift: .553 / .545
- Duration @ .050: 235 / 243
- Centerline: 103
- Lopey Idle: Yes
- Compression Requirement: 9.0:1 or higher
- Stall Converter Requirement: 2500+ RPM
Unmatched Quality and Precision
Every component in the Howards Cams lineup is built using top-tier race-quality cores. The camshafts undergo rigorous Rockwell hardness checks and are Parkerized for ultimate durability. With dedicated high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, you can trust that you’re getting a product that meets the highest quality standards.
Secure Packaging
Your camshaft will arrive in a unique, hard, high-impact plastic reusable case, ensuring that it stays in pristine condition from the moment it leaves the factory until it reaches your garage. This attention to detail guarantees you receive a product that performs just as well as it looks.
Popular Fitments
This camshaft and lifter kit is compatible with a range of Chevy models, including:
- 1965-1972 Chevy Chevelle
- 1970-1975 Chevy Camaro
- 1971-1976 Chevy Monte Carlo
Customer Reviews
Enthusiasts rave about the Big Mama Rattler. Here’s what some users have to say:
- "Installed this camshaft in my Chevelle, and the difference is night and day! It sounds incredible and pulls hard." - John D.
- "Great quality and performance. The idle is lopey, just like I wanted. Highly recommend!" - Mike R.
- "This camshaft transformed my engine's performance. Perfect for street and strip!" - Sarah L.
Conclusion
If you're ready to take your Chevy 396-502 to the next level, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Big Mama Rattler Camshaft & Lifter Kit is your go-to choice. With its robust design, precise engineering, and positive user feedback, it’s the perfect addition to your performance build.
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.
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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