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Howards Cams Ultimate Duty Connecting Rod I-Beam Ford
$80.77

Howards Cams Ultimate Duty Connecting Rod I-Beam for Ford

If you're looking to boost your Ford's performance, the Howards Cams Ultimate Duty Connecting Rod I-Beam is a top-notch choice. Crafted from high-nickel 4340 aircraft-quality steel, these forged billet connecting rods are engineered to withstand the demands of high-performance applications. With their advanced CNC machining, you can count on a flawless finish that eliminates surface imperfections, ensuring durability and reliability on the road or track.

Key Features

  • Material Excellence: Made from certified high-nickel 4340 steel, these rods are built to last.
  • Precision Engineering: Fully CNC-machined for a perfect fit and finish.
  • Heat Treatment: Special multi-phase heat treatment process enhances strength and reliability.
  • Stress Relief: Fully stress-relieved and shot-peened to eliminate any stress risers.
  • Weight-Saving Design: Profiled for long stroke applications without sacrificing strength.
  • Enhanced Alignment: Double-ribbed rod caps and alignment sleeves ensure precise bearing cap alignment.

Specifications

  • Connecting Rod Series: Ultimate Duty
  • Engine: Ford
  • Connecting Rod Beam Style: I-Beam
  • Rod Length: 6.060 inches
  • Rod Journal Diameter: 2.239 inches
  • Pin End Bore Diameter: 0.866 inches
  • Connecting Rod Material: 4340 Steel
  • Wrist Pin Style: Floating
  • Clearanced for Stroker: Yes
  • Style of Fasteners: Bolt
  • Rod Bolt Manufacturer: ARP
  • Rod Bolt Material: 2000
  • Rod Bolt Diameter: 7/16 inches
  • Rod Bolt Strength: 220,000 psi
  • Rod Bolt Head Style: 12-Point
  • Approximate Connecting Rod Weight: 640g
  • Horsepower Rating: 1,000 hp
  • Country Of Origin: United States

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams Ultimate Duty Connecting Rod I-Beam (Part Number: BR6060BA-1) is compatible with several Ford applications, including:

  • Ford 351 Windsor
  • Ford 302
  • Ford 429/460
  • Ford 5.0L Coyote

Customer Feedback

Customers have praised the Howards Cams Ultimate Duty Connecting Rods for their exceptional quality and performance. Here are a few highlights from reviews:

  • "These rods are incredibly strong and lightweight. Perfect for my racing setup!"
  • "Installation was straightforward, and I noticed a significant improvement in my engine's responsiveness."
  • "I trust Howards Cams for my builds; they never disappoint!"

Upgrade your Ford with the Howards Cams Ultimate Duty Connecting Rod I-Beam and enjoy the reliability and performance that comes with superior engineering.

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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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