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Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Camshaft 1800 to 5400 Chevrolet 454-502 1996-2000
$496.97

Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Camshaft for Chevrolet 454-502

If you're looking to give your Chevrolet 454-502 a serious performance boost, the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Camshaft (Part Number: 120246-14) is an excellent choice. Designed specifically for the Gen 6 engines produced between 1996 and 2000, this camshaft operates seamlessly within a RPM range of 1800 to 5400. Whether you're cruising on the street or enjoying some mild performance driving, this camshaft is built to deliver crisp throttle response and an engaging driving experience.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Construction: Each Howards Cam is crafted using race-quality cores, ensuring top-notch performance and durability.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Made on high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, every camshaft is 100% Rockwell checked and Parkerized for superior quality control.
  • Secure Packaging: Each camshaft comes in a hard, high-impact plastic case that keeps it safe during shipping, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.

Specifications

  • Engine Compatibility: Chevrolet 454-502 Gen 6
  • Camshaft Type: Hydraulic Roller
  • Basic RPM Range: 1800 to 5400
  • Valve Lift (Intake): .567
  • Valve Lift (Exhaust): .578
  • Duration at .050 (Intake): 225
  • Duration at .050 (Exhaust): 231
  • Lobe Separation: 112
  • Intake Centerline: 108
  • Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
  • Country of Origin: United States

Fitment

This camshaft is perfect for a variety of Chevrolet models equipped with the 454-502 Gen 6 engine, including:

  • Chevrolet C/K 1500 (1996-2000)
  • Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (1996-2000)
  • Chevrolet Tahoe (1996-2000)
  • Chevrolet Express 2500 (1996-2000)

Important Notes

  • Retro-fit stock (O.E.) valve springs cannot be used.
  • Requires a thrust button for proper installation.

Customer Reviews

Users have praised the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Camshaft for its impressive performance gains and reliability. Many have noted significant improvements in throttle response and overall engine performance. Here are a few highlights from customer feedback:

  • "This camshaft transformed my truck! The throttle response is incredible!"
  • "Installation was straightforward, and the performance was noticeable right away."
  • "Great quality and packaging, I couldn't be happier with my purchase!"

Upgrade your Chevrolet 454-502 with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Camshaft and experience the difference in performance and drivability!

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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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