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Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft for Chevrolet 396-502
Upgrade your Chevrolet 396-502 with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft, specifically designed to enhance your engine's performance from 1800 to 5600 RPM. This camshaft is perfect for enthusiasts looking to add a bit of muscle to their ride while maintaining a smooth idle and compatibility with stock converters.
Product Features
- Camshaft Series: Boost
- Engine Compatibility: Chevrolet 396-502
- Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Roller
- Basic RPM Range: 1800 to 5600
- Valve Lift: Intake and Exhaust at .578
- Duration: 221 degrees for both Intake and Exhaust
- Duration at .050: 273 degrees for both Intake and Exhaust
- Lobe Separation: 114 degrees
- Intake Centerline: 110 degrees
- Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
- Country of Origin: United States
Why Choose Howards Cams?
Howards Cams takes pride in using only the highest-grade race quality cores, ensuring that each camshaft meets rigorous quality control standards. Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes a 100% Rockwell check and is Parkerized to enhance durability. Manufactured on dedicated high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, you can trust that each camshaft is crafted with precision.
Benefits of the Boost Camshaft
This camshaft not only improves your vehicle's performance but is also designed for daily driving. With a good idle and compatibility with stock converters, it's ideal for street performance while still providing the power you crave. The lift and duration specifications allow for optimal airflow, enhancing combustion efficiency and overall horsepower.
Installation Notes
- Stock (O.E.) valve springs cannot be used.
- Requires a thrust button for proper installation.
Popular Fitments
The Howards Cams 129165-14 is a great fit for several popular Chevrolet models, including:
- Chevrolet Chevelle (1965-1972)
- Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1969)
- Chevrolet Corvette (1965-1996)
- Chevrolet Truck (1965-1996)
Customer Reviews
Users have praised the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft for its impressive performance and reliability. Many have noted the smooth idle and significant power increase, making it a favorite among muscle car enthusiasts. Customers appreciate the high-quality construction and the ease of installation, ensuring that their vehicles run at peak performance.
Upgrade your Chevrolet 396-502 today with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft and experience the difference in 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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