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Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons; Chevy 2618 Forged 23 Degree Dome 8.0cc 840342608R
$171.14

Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons: Chevy 2618 Forged 23 Degree Dome 8.0cc (840342608R)

Upgrade your Chevy's engine with the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons, designed specifically for high-performance applications. These pistons are crafted from 2618 forged aluminum, ensuring durability and reliability under extreme conditions. With a dome design featuring an 8.0cc volume, they are engineered to maximize compression and enhance your engine's capabilities.

Key Features

  • Forged from 2618 Billet: The high-quality 2618 material offers superior strength with less than 1% silicon content, making these pistons ideal for racing conditions.
  • Heat Treated to T61 Condition: This treatment provides exceptional resilience against wear and deformation, maintaining performance even at high RPMs.
  • Advanced CNC Machining: Each piston is precision-machined using state-of-the-art CNC technology, allowing for optimal fit and function in your engine.
  • Radiused Dome Design: The smooth dome contours reduce sharp edges, minimizing the risk of hot spots and improving combustion efficiency.
  • Valve Pocket Compatibility: Designed to accommodate large cam profiles and oversized valves, ensuring a perfect fit for performance upgrades.
  • Forced Pin Oilers and Accumulator Grooves: These features help maintain lubrication and reduce friction, enhancing piston longevity.
  • Lightweight Wrist Pins: Each set includes .150" wall, heat-treated aircraft-quality wrist pins, designed for strength without adding unnecessary weight.

Benefits of Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons

When it comes to high-performance engines, having the right pistons can make all the difference. The Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons not only provide increased strength but also maintain their shape under extreme pressure and high RPMs, eliminating concerns about skirt shrinking. This means you can push your engine to its limits without worrying about piston failure.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 840342608R
  • Material: 2618 Forged Aluminum
  • Dome Volume: 8.0cc
  • Design: 23 Degree Dome
  • Wrist Pin Size: .150" Wall

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons (840342608R) are a fantastic choice for a variety of Chevy applications, including:

  • Chevy Small Block 350
  • Chevy Small Block 383 Stroker
  • Chevy Big Block 454

Customer Reviews

Customers who have upgraded their vehicles with the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons rave about their performance and reliability. Here’s what some users have to say:

  • "These pistons are a game changer for my 383 Stroker! The power increase is noticeable, and they hold up under pressure." - Verified Buyer
  • "I’ve used several brands, but Howards Cams really delivers on quality. No more worries about skirt issues!" - Engine Builder
  • "Perfect fit for my small block. I love the attention to detail in the design." - Racing Enthusiast

Whether you're building a street machine or a race-ready engine, the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons are designed to meet the demands of serious performance enthusiasts. Upgrade your engine today and experience the difference!

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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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