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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft 2000 to 5200 Chrysler 392 HEMI 1957-1958
$266.25

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft for Chrysler 392 HEMI (1957-1958)

If you're looking to give your classic Chrysler 392 HEMI a performance boost, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft is a fantastic choice. Designed specifically for 1957-1958 Chrysler models, this camshaft is engineered to perform best in the 2000 to 5200 RPM range, making it perfect for both street cruising and spirited driving.

Key Features

  • Engine Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Chrysler 426 Hemi engine.
  • High-Quality Manufacturing: Crafted from the highest-grade race-quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
  • Precision Engineering: Manufactured on state-of-the-art CNC cam grinding machines for unmatched accuracy.
  • Quality Assurance: Each camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell testing and is Parkerized for enhanced longevity.
  • Safe Shipping: Comes packaged in a hard, high-impact plastic reusable case to keep it in pristine condition during transit.

Specifications

  • Engine: Chrysler 426 Hemi
  • Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Flat Tappet
  • Basic RPM Range: 2000 to 5200
  • Valve Lift Intake: .502
  • Valve Lift Exhaust: .486
  • Duration Intake: 285 degrees
  • Duration Exhaust: 285 degrees
  • Duration at .050 Intake: 231 degrees
  • Duration at .050 Exhaust: 231 degrees
  • Lobe Separation: 110 degrees
  • Intake Centerline: 106 degrees
  • Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
  • Country of Origin: United States

Performance Benefits

This camshaft is engineered for a fair idle and is particularly effective when paired with headers, a gear setup, and a stall converter rated at 2500 RPM or higher. You'll experience an increase in throttle response and overall engine performance, making your Chrysler feel more alive on the road.

Popular Fitments

  • Chrysler 300C (1957-1958)
  • Dodge Coronet (1957-1958)
  • Plymouth Fury (1957-1958)
  • Chrysler New Yorker (1957-1958)

Customer Reviews

Many customers have praised the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft for its quality and performance. Here are a few highlights from trusted reviews:

  • Performance Boost: "Installed this camshaft in my 392 HEMI and the difference was night and day! Great throttle response!"
  • Quality Construction: "The build quality is top-notch, and it arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend!"
  • Idle Quality: "Despite the performance upgrade, the idle is smooth and manageable. Exactly what I was looking for."

Get ready to enjoy a more powerful and responsive ride with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft. It's a smart upgrade for any Chrysler enthusiast looking to enhance their classic vehicle's performance.

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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.

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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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