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Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainer Set
$53.64

Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainer Set (Part # 97118-12)

Upgrade your engine's performance with the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainer Set, designed specifically for enthusiasts who value quality and durability. Made from high-grade 4140 chromoly steel, these retainers are heat-treated to ensure they stand the test of time, whether you're cruising on the street or pushing your limits on the track.

Product Features

  • Durable Construction: Crafted from 4140 chromoly steel for exceptional strength and longevity.
  • Versatile Fit: Available in various lock angles and sizes, making them suitable for both performance street applications and competitive racing.
  • Precision Engineering: Designed to hold valve springs securely, ensuring optimal engine performance.

Specifications

  • Valve Lock Style: 7 Degree
  • Valve Stem Diameter: 11/32 inches
  • Valve Spring Style: Compatible with both Single and Dual springs
  • Recommended OD Valve Spring: 1.437 - 1.540 inches
  • Damnation A: 1.44 inches
  • Damnation B: 1.050 inches
  • Damnation C: 0.700 inches
  • Retainer Finish: Black Oxide for enhanced corrosion resistance
  • Quantity: 1 Set
  • Country of Origin: United States

Fitment Information

The Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainer Set (97118-12) is compatible with a variety of vehicles, ensuring a perfect fit for your performance needs. Some popular fitments include:

  • Chevrolet Small Block (SB) Engines
  • Ford 302/351 Windsor Engines
  • Dodge 360 Engines

Customer Reviews

Don't just take our word for it! Here’s what customers are saying about the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainer Set:

  • John D. - "These retainers are solid! I've noticed a significant improvement in my engine's response." ’??
  • Emily R. - "Installation was straightforward, and they fit perfectly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade!" ’??
  • Mike T. - "Great quality for the price. They hold up well under pressure!" ’?

Whether you're looking to enhance your daily driver or build a track beast, the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainer Set is an excellent choice for performance enthusiasts. Experience the difference in quality and performance today!

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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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