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Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Custom Grind | Customer Order Camshaft Chevrolet 262-400 1955-1995
$395.22

Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Custom Grind Camshaft

Looking to boost the performance of your Chevrolet 262-400 from 1955 to 1995? The Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Custom Grind Camshaft is designed just for that! This camshaft is a game-changer for enthusiasts who want to enhance their engine's capabilities with precision and reliability.

Product Features

  • High-Quality Materials: Made from race-quality cores, ensuring durability and performance.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Each camshaft is crafted on dedicated high-precision CNC cam grinding machines for exceptional accuracy.
  • Quality Control: Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft is 100% Rockwell checked and Parkerized, meeting the highest quality standards.
  • Secure Packaging: Packaged in hard, high-impact plastic cases that are reusable, keeping your camshaft safe during transit.

Specifications

  • Camshaft Series: Custom Grind / Custom Order
  • Engine Compatibility: Chevrolet 262-400
  • Camshaft Type: Mechanical Flat Tappet
  • Firing Order: 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
  • Country of Origin: United States

Fitment Details

This camshaft is perfect for a range of Chevrolet models equipped with the 262-400 engine, including:

  • Chevrolet Camaro (1970-1992)
  • Chevrolet Corvette (1955-1982)
  • Chevrolet Chevelle (1964-1977)
  • Chevrolet Nova (1962-1979)

Important Notes

  • 4/7 Swap Stock (O.E.) valve springs are not compatible with this camshaft.
  • Make sure to change the ignition firing order to 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2 for optimal performance.

Customer Reviews

Many users have praised the Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Camshaft for its reliability and performance enhancements. Here’s what some customers have said:

  • "Installed this camshaft in my '68 Camaro, and the performance increase is noticeable. Highly recommend!"
  • "The quality of this camshaft is top-notch. It fits perfectly and runs smoothly!"
  • "Great product! I love how my engine responds now. Worth every penny."

Upgrade your Chevrolet with the Howards Cams Mechanical Flat Tappet Custom Grind Camshaft and experience the difference in your vehicle's performance!

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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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