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Howards Cams 3.905" Bore Flat Top Pistons Chevrolet LS
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Howards Cams 3.905" Bore Flat Top Pistons for Chevrolet LS

If you're looking to boost your Chevrolet LS engine's performance, the Howards Cams 3.905" Bore Flat Top Pistons are an excellent choice. Designed with precision and engineered for durability, these pistons are perfect for enthusiasts who demand the best from their vehicles.

Key Features

  • Forged from 2618-T61 Billet Aluminum Bar Stock: This high-quality material ensures strength and resilience, making these pistons ideal for high-performance applications.
  • Oversized Valve Pockets: Accommodates larger cam profiles and oversized valves for enhanced airflow.
  • Accumulator Grooves: These grooves improve ring seal, ensuring optimal performance under pressure.
  • Machined Oil Drain Back Holes: Promotes efficient oil return, reducing the risk of oil starvation.
  • Lightweight Aircraft Quality Wrist Pins: Included in each set, these pins enhance overall performance without adding unnecessary weight.
  • Lock Removal Indents: Simplifies the assembly process, making installation a breeze.
  • CNC Turned Skirts: Designed to withstand intense heat and side loads without causing damage to the cylinder walls.
  • Radius Valve Reliefs: Eliminates sharp edges, reducing the risk of hot spots.
  • 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" Ring Grooves: Optimized for performance and reliability.
  • Forced Pin Oilers: Provides additional lubrication to the wrist pins, ensuring longevity under stress.
  • Honed Pin Bores: Ensures a precise fit for smooth operation.
  • Double Spirolox: Added security to keep the wrist pins in place.

Benefits of Howards Cams Pistons

These pistons are not just about strength; they are crafted to maintain their shape even under extreme pressure and high RPMs. Unlike high silicon content pistons, which can become brittle, the Howards HRC Racing Pistons are designed to handle the rigors of racing and high-performance driving. The advanced CNC machining process ensures that each piston is crafted to perfection, providing you with reliability and performance you can count on.

Specifications

  • Bore Size: 3.905 inches
  • Material: 2618-T61 Billet Aluminum
  • Ring Grooves: 1/16", 1/16", 3/16"
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: .150 inches

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams 3.905" Bore Flat Top Pistons are compatible with a variety of Chevrolet LS applications. Here are some popular fitments:

  • Chevrolet LS1
  • Chevrolet LS2
  • Chevrolet LS3
  • Chevrolet LQ4

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Howards Cams 3.905" Bore Flat Top Pistons for their exceptional quality and performance. Here are some highlights from user feedback:

  • "These pistons are a game changer for my LS build. The fitment was perfect, and they have held up under extreme conditions!"
  • "I love the lightweight design. It really made a difference in my engine's responsiveness!"
  • "The machining on these pistons is top-notch. No issues with scuffing, and they perform beautifully!"

Upgrade your Chevrolet LS engine with Howards Cams 3.905" Bore Flat Top Pistons 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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