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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft: Upgrade for Your Chevy
If you're looking to enhance the performance of your 1965 - 1996 Chevy 396-502 (Mark IV), the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft (Part Number: 121721-08) is a fantastic choice. Designed specifically for big-block Chevy engines, this camshaft delivers impressive power and torque, making it perfect for both street and strip applications.
Key Features
- High-Quality Construction: Made from the best race-quality cores, ensuring durability and reliability.
- Precision Manufacturing: Each camshaft is crafted using advanced CNC grinding machines, guaranteeing accuracy.
- Quality Control: Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell testing and is Parkerized for outstanding quality assurance.
- Smart Packaging: Comes in a sturdy, reusable plastic case to protect your investment during shipping.
Specifications
- Lift: .570 / .578
- Duration @ .050: 241 / 247
- Centerline: 104
- Idle Quality: Rough idle
- Ideal Usage: Hot street/strip applications
- Compression Ratio: Best suited for 10.0:1+ compression
- Stall Converter: Requires a 3000+ stall converter for optimal performance
Benefits of Choosing Howards Cams
This camshaft is designed to provide a significant boost in mid-range torque, making your vehicle feel more powerful on the road or track. If you're aiming for that perfect balance of performance and drivability, this camshaft fits the bill. Whether you're cruising down the highway or tearing up the drag strip, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft will deliver the performance you crave.
Popular Fitments for Part Number 121721-08
- 1965 Chevrolet Impala with a 396 engine
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle with a 454 engine
- 1980 Chevrolet C10 with a 502 engine
Customer Reviews
Many enthusiasts have praised the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft for its performance and reliability. Here are some snippets from customer feedback:
- "Installed this camshaft in my Chevelle, and the difference is night and day. The torque is incredible!"
- "Great quality and easy to install. It really brought my engine to life!"
- "I love the rough idle sound it gives my truck. Definitely worth the investment!"
Upgrade your Chevy today with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft (121721-08) and experience the thrill of enhanced performance!
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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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