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Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons; Chevy 262-400 2618 Forged 23 Degree Flat Top -5.0cc 840655305
$927.00

Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons: Chevy 262-400 2618 Forged 23 Degree Flat Top -5.0cc

If you're looking to boost your Chevy's performance, the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons are a fantastic choice. Designed specifically for Chevy engines ranging from 262 to 400 cubic inches, these pistons are crafted to deliver exceptional strength and reliability on the track or the street.

Key Features

  • Forged from 2618 Billet Bar Stock: This material ensures durability and resilience under extreme conditions.
  • Heat Treated to T61 Condition: The pistons undergo a rigorous heat treatment process, enhancing their ability to withstand high RPMs and intense pressure.
  • Low Silicon Content: With less than 1% silicon, these pistons avoid brittleness, a common issue with high silicon alternatives.
  • Advanced CNC Machining: Each piston is machined using state-of-the-art CNC technology, ensuring precision and performance.
  • Innovative Design: Features like radiused domes and valve pockets accommodate larger cam profiles and oversized valves.

Benefits of Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons

These pistons are engineered to handle the rigors of racing and high-performance applications. The unique design minimizes the risk of "skirt shrinking," which can compromise piston integrity. Thanks to the forced pin oilers and accumulator grooves, lubrication is optimized, allowing for smoother operation even under severe side loads.

Specifications

  • Model: Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons
  • Part Number: 840655305
  • Application: Chevy 262-400
  • Piston Type: Forged, Flat Top -5.0cc
  • Wrist Pins: Lightweight .150" wall, heat treated aircraft quality
  • Standard Features: Double spirolox, forced pin oilers

Popular Fitments

  • Chevy 262 V8
  • Chevy 283 V8
  • Chevy 305 V8
  • Chevy 350 V8

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons, highlighting their performance and durability:

  • "These pistons have taken my engine to the next level. No more worries about reliability during races!"
  • "The machining quality is top-notch. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my engine’s response."
  • "I love the design features. They fit perfectly in my 350, and the performance is outstanding!"

Upgrade your Chevy with the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons and experience the difference in performance and reliability. With their robust construction and innovative design, these pistons are sure to meet the demands of any 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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