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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft 1500 to 5800 Chevrolet 454-502 1996-2000
$245.90

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft for Chevrolet 454-502 (1996-2000)

Looking to boost your Chevrolet 454-502's performance from 1996 to 2000? The Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft is designed specifically for you, delivering impressive power and efficiency from 1500 to 5800 RPM. This camshaft is perfect for those who want an engaging driving experience without compromising reliability.

Key Features

  • Engine Compatibility: Designed for Chevrolet 396-502 Mark IV engines.
  • Hydraulic Flat Tappet Design: Ensures smooth operation and reduced wear.
  • High-Quality Manufacturing: Crafted using top-grade race quality cores and precision CNC cam grinding machines.
  • Quality Control: Each camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell checks and is Parkerized for durability.
  • Secure Packaging: Packaged in a hard, high-impact plastic case to maintain quality during shipping.

Specifications

  • Basic RPM Range: 1500 to 5800
  • Valve Lift Intake: .533
  • Valve Lift Exhaust: .533
  • Duration at .050 Intake: 221
  • Duration at .050 Exhaust: 231
  • Lobe Separation: 114
  • Intake Centerline: 110
  • Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
  • Country of Origin: United States

Benefits of Choosing Howards Cams

This camshaft is tailored for hot street applications, enhancing carburetion and exhaust efficiency, which can significantly improve your vehicle's responsiveness. It's important to note that stock (O.E.) valve springs cannot be used, so plan accordingly for your installation.

Popular Fitments

  • Chevrolet C/K Series (1996-2000)
  • Chevrolet Suburban (1996-2000)
  • Chevrolet Silverado (1996-2000)
  • Chevrolet Tahoe (1996-2000)

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the Howards Cams 120951-14, highlighting its smooth operation and noticeable power increase. Many have remarked on how easy it is to install and the significant improvement in throttle response. Users appreciate the quality packaging and the peace of mind that comes with knowing they’re using a top-tier product.

Upgrade your Chevrolet 454-502 with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft and feel the difference in performance and driveability!

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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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