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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1959 - 1980 Chrysler 383-440 1800 to 5400 CL721941-12
$426.01

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit

Overview

Upgrade your classic Chrysler with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit, designed specifically for 1959 - 1980 Chrysler 383-440 engines. This kit is perfect for those who want to enhance their vehicle's performance while maintaining reliability. Whether you're cruising on the street or hitting the track, this camshaft and lifter kit is engineered to deliver strong mid-range power and a fair idle, making it an excellent choice for hot street driving and mild bracket racing.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Construction: Each camshaft is made from race-quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
  • Precision Engineering: Manufactured on high-precision CNC cam grinding machines for unmatched accuracy.
  • Quality Control: Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell checking and Parkerizing to meet the highest quality standards.
  • Secure Packaging: The camshaft comes in a hard, high-impact plastic reusable case, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.

Specifications

  • Lift: .518 / .543
  • Duration @ .050: 224 / 234
  • Centerline: 108

Fitment

This camshaft and lifter kit is compatible with a range of Chrysler models, including:

  • Chrysler 383 (1959-1971)
  • Chrysler 440 (1966-1978)
  • Plymouth Road Runner (1968-1975)
  • Dodge Charger (1966-1978)

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft & Lifter Kit. Here’s what some users have to say:

  • "Installation was straightforward, and I noticed an immediate improvement in throttle response!"
  • "This camshaft gave my 440 a noticeable boost in power without sacrificing reliability. Highly recommend!"
  • "Great quality and performance. The mid-range torque is impressive!"

Why Choose Howards Cams?

Choosing Howards Cams means opting for quality, performance, and reliability. This camshaft and lifter kit is not just another aftermarket part; it’s a carefully engineered component designed to maximize the potential of your Chrysler engine. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a daily driver, this kit will help you enjoy every mile.

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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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