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Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons; Chevy 262-400 2618 Forged 4-Valve Relief 23 Flat Top -5.0cc 840642405R
$161.49

Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons: Chevy 262-400 2618 Forged 4-Valve Relief

If you're looking to boost your Chevy's performance, the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons are designed specifically for Chevy 262-400 engines. These pistons are engineered with precision, ensuring they fit seamlessly into your engine, providing you with the reliability and power you need on the road or the track.

Key Features

  • Forged from 2618 Billet Bar Stock: This high-quality material is heat-treated and aged to a T61 condition, ensuring strength and durability.
  • Low Silicon Content: With less than 1% silicon, these pistons maintain their integrity under extreme stress, unlike high silicon pistons that can become brittle.
  • Advanced CNC Machining: Each piston is crafted using state-of-the-art CNC equipment, which allows for precise tolerances and superior performance.
  • Designed for High Performance: The 23 Flat Top design with -5.0cc allows for efficient combustion and optimal power output.
  • Built for Extreme Conditions: Features like forced pin oilers and accumulator grooves enhance lubrication, while the radiused domes prevent sharp edges that can lead to hot spots.

Benefits of Using Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons

These pistons not only fit perfectly into your Chevy engine but also withstand the rigors of high RPMs and intense heat. The design minimizes issues like "skirt shrinking," ensuring that your engine runs smoothly even under pressure. Plus, with their lightweight .150" wall heat-treated wrist pins and double spirolox, you can trust that these pistons will perform reliably in any situation.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 840642405R
  • Engine Compatibility: Chevy 262-400
  • Piston Type: Forged 4-Valve Relief
  • Compression Volume: -5.0cc
  • Wrist Pin: Lightweight .150" wall, heat treated

Popular Fitments

  • Chevrolet Camaro (1970-1981)
  • Chevrolet Nova (1968-1979)
  • Chevrolet Corvette (1970-1982)
  • Chevrolet Blazer (1973-1995)

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the performance and durability of the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons. Many have noted how easy they are to install and how they significantly improve engine responsiveness. One customer mentioned, "These pistons transformed my engine's performance; I can feel the difference in power and torque!" Another user highlighted their reliability, stating, "I've pushed these pistons hard on the track, and they hold up like a champ!"

Upgrade your Chevy engine with the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons and experience the difference in performance and reliability. Whether you're racing or just enjoying the drive, these pistons are a fantastic choice for any Chevy enthusiast.

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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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