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Howards Cams 4.005" Bore Flat Top Pistons Chevrolet LS
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Howards Cams 4.005" Bore Flat Top Pistons for Chevrolet LS

If you're looking to boost your Chevrolet LS engine's performance, the Howards Cams 4.005" Bore Flat Top Pistons are a fantastic choice. Designed with precision and durability in mind, these pistons are perfect for serious racers and enthusiasts alike. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these pistons stand out.

Key Features

  • Forged from 2618-T61 Billet Aluminum: This high-quality material ensures a stronger piston compared to standard options, making it ideal for high-performance applications.
  • Oversized Valve Pockets: Designed to accommodate larger cam profiles and oversized valves, enhancing your engine's airflow.
  • Accumulator Grooves: Improve ring seal for better performance under pressure.
  • Machined Oil Drain Back Holes: These help manage oil flow effectively, reducing the risk of oil starvation.
  • Lightweight Aircraft Quality Wrist Pins: Included in the set, these wrist pins contribute to overall weight reduction.
  • Lock Removal Indents: For easy assembly and maintenance.
  • CNC Turned Skirts: Ensures a precise fit and helps maintain shape under extreme conditions.
  • Radius Valve Reliefs: Eliminates sharp edges, reducing the risk of damage during operation.
  • 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" Ring Grooves: Designed for optimal sealing and performance.
  • Forced Pin Oilers: Enhance lubrication to the wrist pins, reducing wear.
  • Honed Pin Bores: For a smooth and precise fit.
  • Double Spirolox: Ensures secure retention of the wrist pins.

Benefits of Howards Cams Pistons

These pistons are engineered to withstand extreme stress and high RPMs, making them a reliable choice for racing and high-performance builds. The 2618-T61 material maintains its shape under pressure, eliminating issues like "skirt shrinking" that can occur with other piston designs. This means you can push your engine to its limits without worrying about piston failure.

Specifications

  • Bore Size: 4.005 inches
  • Material: 2618-T61 Billet Aluminum
  • Ring Grooves: 1/16", 1/16", 3/16"
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: .150 inches

Fitment

These pistons are compatible with various Chevrolet LS engines, making them a versatile option for many builds. Popular fitments include:

  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2007-2018)
  • Chevrolet Camaro SS (2010-2015)
  • Chevrolet Corvette C6 (2005-2013)
  • Chevrolet Tahoe (2007-2014)

Customer Reviews

Feedback from users highlights the impressive performance and reliability of Howards Cams 4.005" Bore Flat Top Pistons. Customers have noted:

  • "These pistons have held up under extreme racing conditions, with no signs of wear!"
  • "Installation was straightforward, and the performance gains were immediately noticeable."
  • "Excellent quality and fitment. Highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade their LS engine."

Upgrade your Chevrolet LS engine with Howards Cams 4.005" 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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