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Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers; 97174-1 - 97174-1

Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (Part Number: 97174-1)

If you're looking to upgrade your vehicle's engine performance, the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers are a fantastic choice. Designed with precision and built to last, these retainers are essential for any serious engine builder or racing enthusiast.

Key Features

  • Superior Strength: Crafted from high-quality 4140 chrome moly bar stock, these retainers are engineered for durability.
  • 10° Design: The innovative design effectively eliminates lock pull-through, making them ideal for high spring pressure applications.
  • Heat-Treated: Each retainer undergoes heat treatment for enhanced toughness and longevity.
  • Black Oxide Finish: The black oxide finish not only adds a sleek look but also provides additional corrosion resistance.

Benefits of Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers

When you're pushing your engine to its limits, having reliable components is crucial. These valve spring retainers ensure that your springs stay securely in place, even under extreme conditions. This reliability translates to improved engine performance and longevity, giving you peace of mind on the track or the street.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 97174-1
  • Material: 4140 chrome moly
  • Finish: Black oxide
  • Angle: 10° design

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97174-1) are compatible with several popular vehicle models, including:

  • Chevrolet Small Block (SB) Engines
  • Ford 302/351W Engines
  • Dodge 360 Engines
  • LS Series Engines

Customer Reviews

Feedback from users highlights the reliability and performance of the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers:

  • “These retainers are a game changer for my racing setup. No more worries about spring pressure issues!”
  • “I’ve used these on multiple builds, and they consistently deliver. Highly recommend!”
  • “Great quality and fit. They hold up even under extreme conditions.”

Upgrade your engine with confidence using Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97174-1) and experience the difference in performance and reliability.

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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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