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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1955 - 1981 Pontiac 265-455 2700 to 6500 CL410361-08
$414.53

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit

For Pontiac enthusiasts looking to enhance their ride, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit is a top-tier choice for models ranging from 1955 to 1981 with engines from 265 to 455 cubic inches. This kit is designed to perform in the sweet spot of 2700 to 6500 RPM, making it ideal for both street and strip applications.

Key Features

  • Premium Quality: Crafted with the highest-grade race-quality cores, each camshaft is Rockwell checked and Parkerized to meet rigorous quality control standards.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Made on dedicated high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, ensuring consistency and performance.
  • Durable Packaging: Each camshaft is packaged in a hard, high-impact plastic reusable case, protecting it from damage during shipping.

Specifications

  • Lift: .488 / .503
  • Duration @ .050: 235 / 241
  • Centerline: 104
  • Idle Characteristics: Rough idle
  • Compression Requirement: Needs 9.0:1+ compression
  • Stall Converter: Requires 2500+ stall converter
  • Recommended Accessories: Good intake, gears, and headers

Fitment

This camshaft and lifter kit is compatible with various Pontiac models, including:

  • Pontiac Bonneville (1965-1970)
  • Pontiac GTO (1964-1974)
  • Pontiac Firebird (1967-1981)
  • Pontiac Catalina (1961-1970)

Customer Feedback

Users have praised the Howards Cams CL410361-08 for its impressive performance and reliability. Here’s what some customers have to say:

  • "The power increase was noticeable right away. The engine feels alive!"
  • "Great quality and fitment. Installation was straightforward and the performance is fantastic."
  • "This camshaft really brought my Pontiac back to life. Highly recommend!"

Why Choose Howards Cams?

When it comes to upgrading your Pontiac's performance, Howards Cams is synonymous with quality and precision. This Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit not only meets the demands of high-performance driving but also ensures your engine runs smoothly and efficiently. Whether you're hitting the streets or the strip, this camshaft kit is a solid investment for any Pontiac lover.

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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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