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Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators
$100.68

Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators

Upgrade your engine's valve spring setup with the Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators. Designed for precision and efficiency, these locators offer a seamless fit for your vehicle, ensuring optimal performance without the need for extensive head modifications.

What Are Valve Spring Locators?

Valve spring locators, similar to spring cups, feature a unique design where the locating shoulder is positioned on the inside rather than the outside of the spring. This innovative approach reduces the amount of machining required on the cylinder head, making installation simpler and more efficient.

Key Features

  • Max Spring Overall Diameter: 1.550 inches
  • Locator Overall Diameter: 1.550 inches
  • Locator Inside Diameter: 0.570 inches
  • Wall Shoulder Height: 0.140 inches
  • Shoulder Diameter: 0.790 inches
  • Locator Thickness: 0.060 inches
  • Material: Durable steel construction
  • Quantity: Sold in sets of 16
  • Made in: United States

Benefits of Using Howards Cams Valve Spring Locators

These locators are not just about fit; they bring reliability and longevity to your engine's performance. Crafted from high-quality steel, they provide a sturdy foundation for your valve springs, ensuring they stay securely in place during operation. With less machining required, you can save time and effort during installation, making it a hassle-free upgrade for your engine.

Popular Fitments for Howards Cams 96033

The Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators are compatible with a variety of vehicles. Here are some popular fitments:

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

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators for their ease of installation and durable performance. Many users highlight the precision fit and reduced machining as significant advantages, leading to smoother engine operation and improved reliability. Here are a few snippets from satisfied customers:

  • "These locators fit perfectly and saved me a ton of time on installation!"
  • "I noticed a significant improvement in my engine's performance after using these locators."
  • "Great quality and a perfect fit for my small block Chevy!"

Conclusion

If you're looking to enhance your engine's valve spring setup with a reliable and efficient solution, the Howards Cams 1.550 Valve Spring Locators are an excellent choice. With their durable construction and easy installation, you can trust these locators to keep your valve springs secure and functioning optimally.

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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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