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Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft 1800 to 5600 Ford 221-302 1963-1995 - 210542-08

Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft for Ford 221-302

Looking to boost the performance of your Ford 221-302 engine? The Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft is designed specifically for models produced between 1963 and 1995, making it an excellent choice for those seeking enhanced power and torque without compromising reliability.

Key Features

  • Engine Compatibility: Tailored for Ford Gen 221-302 engines.
  • RPM Range: Optimal performance between 1800 to 5600 RPM.
  • Valve Lift: .561 for intake and .574 for exhaust, ensuring robust airflow.
  • Duration: 230 degrees for intake and 236 degrees for exhaust at .050, providing a solid mid-range power band.
  • Lobe Separation: 108 degrees for improved drivability.
  • High-Quality Construction: Made from race-quality cores and rigorously checked for durability.

Benefits of the Howards Cams Camshaft

This camshaft is engineered to provide a good balance of mid-range torque and power, making it perfect for hot street driving or mild strip applications. If you're using a 2000+ stall converter, you'll find that this camshaft truly shines, delivering that extra punch when you need it most.

Specifications

  • Engine: Ford Gen 221-302
  • Camshaft Type: Mechanical Flat Tappet
  • Basic RPM Range: 1800 to 5600
  • Valve Lift Intake: .561
  • Valve Lift Exhaust: .574
  • Duration Intake: 258
  • Duration Exhaust: 264
  • Duration at 050 Intake: 230
  • Duration at 050 Exhaust: 236
  • Lobe Separation: 108
  • Intake Centerline: 104
  • Firing Order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
  • Country Of Origin: United States

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams 210542-08 camshaft is a popular choice for various Ford models, including:

  • Ford Mustang (1964-1973)
  • Ford F-Series Trucks (1965-1996)
  • Ford Fairlane (1962-1970)
  • Ford Thunderbird (1961-1997)

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the Howards Cams 210542-08, highlighting its reliability and performance improvements. Here’s what some users have to say:

  • "Installed this camshaft in my 302 and the difference is night and day! Great mid-range power." - Verified Buyer
  • "Excellent quality and performance. The packaging was impressive too!" - Satisfied Customer
  • "Perfect for my street build. I love the torque it produces!" - Happy Customer

Final Thoughts

If you're looking to make a significant upgrade to your Ford 221-302 engine, the Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft is a fantastic choice. With its high-quality construction and performance-oriented design, it’s sure to deliver the results you’re after!

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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. 

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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