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Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft 2800 to 6800 Ford 221-302 | 5.0L | 351W 1963-1995
$484.50

Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft for Ford 221-302 | 5.0L | 351W

Upgrade your Ford's performance with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft, designed specifically for the 221-302, 5.0L, and 351W engines produced between 1963 and 1995. This camshaft is engineered to deliver exceptional power and efficiency, making it a perfect choice for enthusiasts looking to enhance their vehicle's capabilities.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Construction: Howards Cams are crafted using top-grade race-quality cores, ensuring durability and reliability.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Each camshaft is made on high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, guaranteeing accuracy in every detail.
  • Thorough Quality Control: Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell testing and Parkerizing to meet the highest quality standards.
  • Secure Packaging: The camshaft is shipped in a robust, high-impact plastic case, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.

Specifications

  • Camshaft Series: Boost
  • Engine Compatibility: Ford 221-302 | 5.0L | 351W
  • Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Roller
  • RPM Range: 2800 to 6800
  • Valve Lift (Intake): .608
  • Valve Lift (Exhaust): .597
  • Duration at .050 (Intake): 235
  • Duration at .050 (Exhaust): 245
  • Lobe Separation: 114
  • Intake Centerline: 110
  • Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
  • Country of Origin: United States

Fitment Notes

  • This camshaft is a retro-fit for use with tie-bar style hydraulic roller lifters.
  • Stock (O.E.) valve springs are not compatible and must be replaced.
  • For the 221-302 engine, the ignition firing order must be changed to 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

Popular Fitments

  • Ford Mustang (1982-1995)
  • Ford F-150 (1980-1995)
  • Ford Bronco (1980-1996)
  • Ford Fairlane (1963-1970)

Customer Reviews

Users have praised the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft for its impressive performance and reliability. Many have noted significant improvements in horsepower and torque, especially in street and strip applications. Customers appreciate the detailed instructions provided, making installation straightforward for both seasoned mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.

Enhance your Ford's performance with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Boost Camshaft and experience the difference it can make on the road or track!

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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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