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Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers 97173
If you're looking to boost your engine's reliability and performance, the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers 97173 are an essential upgrade. Crafted with precision and designed for high-performance applications, these retainers ensure that your valve springs stay securely in place, even under extreme conditions.
Key Features
- Superior Strength: Made from premium 4140 chrome moly bar stock, these retainers are built to withstand the rigors of high spring pressure applications.
- 10° Design: This innovative design helps eliminate lock pull-through, ensuring your valve springs maintain their position and performance.
- Heat-Treated: Each retainer is heat-treated for enhanced durability, providing you with a reliable component that can handle the demands of high-performance engines.
- Black Oxide Finish: The black oxide finish not only adds a sleek look but also protects against corrosion, extending the lifespan of your retainers.
Benefits of Using Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers
By choosing the Howards Cams 97173, you're investing in a product designed to keep your engine running smoothly. These retainers provide peace of mind, especially in high-performance setups where every component matters. With their robust construction, you can expect less wear and tear, which translates to fewer maintenance issues down the line.
Specifications
- Part Number: 97173
- Material: 4140 chrome moly
- Design Angle: 10°
- Finish: Black oxide
Popular Fitments
The Howards Cams 97173 Valve Spring Retainers are compatible with a range of vehicles, including:
- Chevrolet Small Block (SB) 350
- Ford 5.0L V8
- Dodge 5.7L HEMI
- GM LS Series Engines
Customer Reviews
Customers who have used the Howards Cams 97173 have shared their positive experiences:
- "These retainers are a game-changer for my build. They've held up under high RPMs without any issues!" - Verified Buyer
- "I love the quality of these retainers. They fit perfectly and have made a noticeable difference in my engine's performance." - Enthusiast Review
- "Great product! Easy to install and they look fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade." - Performance Builder
Upgrade your engine's reliability with the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers 97173 and experience the difference in performance and durability.
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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 ExperienceThe 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 TechniqueHowards 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 RacingIf 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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