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Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons; Chevy 396-502 (Mark IV) 2618 Forged Open Chamber Dome - Standard Deck Block 38.0cc 855027638 - 855027638

Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons for Chevy 396-502

Upgrade your engine with the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons, designed specifically for Chevy 396-502 (Mark IV) engines. These pistons are crafted from 2618 forged aluminum, ensuring durability and performance that meets the demands of serious racing enthusiasts.

Key Features

  • Forged from 2618 Billet Bar Stock: This high-quality material is heat treated and aged to T61 condition, providing exceptional strength and longevity.
  • Low Silicon Content: With less than 1% silicon, these pistons resist brittleness, making them ideal for extreme racing conditions.
  • Precision Machining: Manufactured using state-of-the-art CNC technology, the pistons are designed to withstand intense heat and side loads without scuffing or damaging cylinder walls.
  • Radiused Dome Design: The domes feature smooth edges to eliminate hot spots, ensuring optimal combustion and performance.
  • Valve Pocket Compatibility: Designed to accommodate large cam profiles and oversized valves, these pistons are perfect for high-performance builds.

Benefits

Choosing Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons means investing in reliability and performance. These pistons maintain their shape under high pressure and RPMs, eliminating common issues like "skirt shrinking." With features like forced pin oilers and accumulator grooves, you can trust that your engine will run smoothly even under the most demanding conditions.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 855027638
  • Compression Ratio: Standard Deck Block 38.0cc
  • Wrist Pins: Lightweight .150" wall, heat treated aircraft quality
  • Spirolocks: Double spirolox included

Popular Fitments

  • Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1969)
  • Chevrolet Chevelle (1964-1972)
  • Chevrolet Corvette (1965-1974)
  • Chevrolet Impala (1965-1970)

Customer Reviews

Users have praised the Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons for their exceptional performance and reliability in high-stakes racing environments. Many noted a significant improvement in engine responsiveness and overall power output, making these pistons a favorite among serious racers. Customers appreciate the attention to detail in the design, particularly the precision machining that minimizes wear and tear.

Upgrade your Chevy with Howards Cams Pro Max Pistons and experience the difference in your engine's performance!

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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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