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Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons; Chevy 2618 Forged 4-Valve Relief 23 Degree Flat Top -5.0cc 840356405L
$161.49

Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons: Chevy 2618 Forged 4-Valve Relief

Upgrade your engine's performance with the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons, specifically designed for Chevy enthusiasts. These pistons are crafted from high-quality 2618 forged aluminum, ensuring durability and strength even under the most demanding racing conditions.

Key Features

  • Forged 2618 Material: Made from 2618 billet bar stock, these pistons are heat-treated and aged to T61 condition, providing exceptional resilience and performance.
  • Low Silicon Content: With less than 1% silicon, these pistons maintain their integrity under extreme stress, unlike high silicon pistons which can become brittle.
  • Precision Machining: Each piston is crafted using state-of-the-art CNC equipment, ensuring a perfect fit and function within your engine.
  • Designed for High Performance: The flat top design with -5.0cc volume and 23-degree valve reliefs accommodates large cam profiles and oversized valves.
  • Enhanced Durability: Features like forced pin oilers, accumulator grooves, and lock removal indents contribute to the longevity and reliability of the pistons.

Benefits of Using Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons

When you choose Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons, you're not just getting a product; you're investing in your vehicle's performance. These pistons are engineered to withstand high RPMs and extreme pressures, ensuring that your engine runs smoothly and efficiently. The innovative design minimizes issues like skirt shrinking, which can be a concern with lesser-quality pistons. With these pistons, you can push your vehicle to its limits without worrying about reliability.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 840356405L
  • Material: 2618 Forged Aluminum
  • Compression Volume: -5.0cc
  • Valve Relief Angle: 23 Degrees
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: .150"

Popular Fitments for 840356405L

  • Chevy Small Block 350
  • Chevy Small Block 383
  • Chevy Small Block 400

Customer Reviews

Users rave about the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons for their exceptional performance and durability. Many have noted significant improvements in their engine's responsiveness and power output after installation. Customers appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship and reliability that these pistons bring to their racing setups.

If you're serious about performance and looking to enhance your Chevy's capabilities, the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons are a fantastic choice. Designed for those who demand the best, these pistons will help you achieve your racing goals with confidence.

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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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