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Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers; 97220-1
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Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97220-1)

If you're looking to enhance your engine's performance, the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97220-1) are a fantastic choice. These retainers are designed to provide a perfect fit for a variety of performance engines, ensuring that your valves operate smoothly and efficiently.

Key Features

  • Lightweight Design: Crafted from special 6AL 4V titanium, these retainers are up to 50% lighter than traditional steel options. This reduction in weight helps minimize valve float, allowing for higher RPMs and improved throttle response.
  • Exceptional Strength: Titanium is renowned for its strength and durability. These retainers are manufactured to precise tolerances, ensuring they can withstand the rigors of high-performance applications.
  • Precision Engineering: Each retainer is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance in your engine.

Benefits of Using Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers

Switching to titanium valve spring retainers can lead to noticeable improvements in your vehicle's performance. By reducing weight, you not only enhance engine efficiency but also increase the overall responsiveness of your vehicle. This means quicker acceleration and a more exhilarating driving experience.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 97220-1
  • Material: 6AL 4V Titanium
  • Weight Reduction: Up to 50% lighter than steel
  • Application: Performance engines requiring high RPM capability

Popular Fitments

  • Chevrolet Small Block (SB) Engines
  • Ford 302 V8 Engines
  • Dodge 5.7L HEMI Engines

Customer Reviews

Users have praised the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers for their lightweight construction and durability. Many have reported better engine performance and smoother operation after installation. Here are some highlights from customer feedback:

  • "These retainers made a noticeable difference in my engine's responsiveness!"
  • "I love how light they are; my engine revs up so much quicker now!"
  • "Installation was straightforward, and the quality is top-notch!"

Upgrade your engine's components with the Howards Cams Valve Spring Retainers (97220-1) 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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