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Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators
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Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators

If you're looking to upgrade your engine's valve spring setup, the Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators are an excellent choice. These locators are designed to enhance the fit and function of your valve springs, making them a must-have for any serious performance enthusiast.

Product Features

  • Max Spring Overall Diameter: 1.550 inches
  • Locator Overall Diameter: 1.540 inches
  • Locator Inside Diameter: 0.640 inches
  • Wall Shoulder Height: 0.180 inches
  • Shoulder Diameter: 0.720 inches
  • Locator Thickness: 0.060 inches
  • Material: Durable steel construction
  • Quantity: Sold in sets of 16
  • Country of Origin: United States

Benefits of Using Howards Cams Valve Spring Locators

These valve spring locators are similar to spring cups but feature a unique design that moves the locating shoulder from the outside of the spring to the inside. This innovative approach requires less machining of the cylinder head compared to standard cups, saving you time and effort during installation.

Engineered for accuracy and durability, these locators ensure that your valve springs are securely positioned, allowing for optimal performance. Whether you're building a race engine or enhancing your daily driver, these locators will help you achieve the precision you need.

Popular Fitments for 96025-1

  • Chevrolet Small Block (SB) 350
  • Ford 302 V8
  • Dodge 318 V8

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators for their quality and ease of installation. Many have noted that the reduced machining requirement is a game-changer, making the setup process much smoother. Here’s what some users have said:

  • "These locators fit perfectly and saved me a ton of time on my build!"
  • "I love how durable they are. You can tell they’re built to last!"
  • "Great product! The fitment was spot on, and they made my valve spring setup so much easier."

Specifications Recap

To summarize, the Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators offer a reliable and efficient solution for securing your valve springs. With their precise measurements and sturdy steel construction, you can trust that your engine will perform at its best.

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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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