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Howards Cams Pro Max Piston 2618 Forged Aluminum 23 Degree Flat Top 3.0CC Chevrolet 262-400
$988.12

Howards Cams Pro Max Piston 2618 Forged Aluminum 23 Degree Flat Top 3.0CC Chevrolet 262-400

If you're looking to boost your Chevrolet's performance, the Howards Cams Pro Max Forged Pistons are an excellent choice. Designed specifically for Chevy engines, these pistons are crafted from high-strength 2618 forged aluminum, ensuring they can handle the rigors of high-performance racing.

Key Features

  • 2618-T61 CNC Machined Aluminum: This material is known for its durability and ability to maintain shape under pressure, making it ideal for extreme racing conditions.
  • Superior Strength: Built to withstand the high-stress environment of racing engines, these pistons are engineered for reliability.
  • Lightweight Design: Each piston comes with heat-treated wrist pins, reducing overall weight without sacrificing strength.

Specifications

  • Piston Set Series: Pro Max
  • Engine Compatibility: Chevrolet 262-400
  • Bore: 4.165 inches
  • Piston Material: 2618 Forged Aluminum
  • Stroke: 3.875 inches
  • Rod Length: 6.000 inches
  • Piston Style: Dome
  • Dome Volume: 3.0cc
  • Compression Ratio: 13.2 with 64cc
  • Compression Distance: 1.062 inches
  • Piston Weight: 452g
  • Wrist Pin Style: Floating
  • Wrist Pin Diameter: .927 inches
  • Includes Wrist Pins: Yes
  • Piston Ring Thickness: 1.5mm, 1.5mm, 3mm
  • Includes Piston Rings: No
  • Country Of Origin: United States

Fitment

This piston set is designed to fit a variety of Chevrolet engines, particularly:

  • Chevrolet 262
  • Chevrolet 283
  • Chevrolet 305
  • Chevrolet 350

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Howards Cams Pro Max Forged Pistons for their reliability and performance. Here are some highlights from user feedback:

  • "These pistons have transformed my engine's responsiveness. The quality is top-notch!"
  • "I’ve used several brands, but Howards Cams has exceeded my expectations in both strength and performance."
  • "Installation was straightforward, and I've noticed a significant increase in horsepower."

Upgrade your Chevy with Howards Cams Pro Max Forged Pistons and experience the difference in performance and reliability on the 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.

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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