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Howards Cams 4.060" 4 VR Pistons Chevrolet Small Block
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Howards Cams 4.060" 4 VR Pistons for Chevrolet Small Block

If you're looking to boost your Chevrolet Small Block's performance, the Howards Cams 4.060" 4 VR Pistons are an exceptional choice. Designed with the serious racer in mind, these pistons offer a unique blend of strength and reliability that sets them apart from standard options.

Key Features

  • Forged from 2618-T61 Billet Aluminum: This high-quality material ensures that your pistons can withstand extreme stress without compromising their shape.
  • Oversized Valve Pockets: Designed to accommodate large cam profiles and oversized valves, these pistons are perfect for high-performance builds.
  • Accumulator Grooves: These grooves enhance ring seal, which is crucial for maintaining optimal engine performance.
  • CNC Turned Skirts: The advanced machining process allows these pistons to operate efficiently under intense heat and side loads, preventing scuffing and cylinder wall damage.
  • Lightweight Aircraft Quality Wrist Pins: Included in every set, these pins reduce overall weight without sacrificing strength.
  • Forced Pin Oilers: This feature provides better lubrication to the wrist pins, promoting longevity and performance.
  • Honed Pin Bores: Ensures a precise fit for smoother operation.
  • Double Spirolox: A standard feature that enhances reliability.

Benefits of Choosing Howards Cams Pistons

These pistons are not just about looks; they are engineered for performance. The 2618-T61 material has a low silicon content, which means it can handle high RPMs and extreme pressures without the risk of "skirt shrinking." You can trust that your engine will perform consistently, even under the most demanding conditions.

Specifications

  • Diameter: 4.060 inches
  • Ring Grooves: 1/16", 1/16", 3/16"
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: .150 inches

Popular Fitments

These pistons are compatible with several popular Chevrolet Small Block applications, including:

  • Chevrolet 350 V8
  • Chevrolet 383 Stroker
  • Chevrolet 400 V8

Customer Reviews

Feedback from users highlights the durability and performance of the Howards Cams 4.060" pistons. Many customers have praised their ability to withstand high RPMs and the precision fit that minimizes wear. Here are some insights:

  • "These pistons have transformed my engine's performance. No more worries about failure at high RPMs!"
  • "I love the oversized valve pockets; they work perfectly with my cam setup!"
  • "The quality is evident. My engine runs smoother and more efficiently since I installed these."

Conclusion

Choosing the Howards Cams 4.060" 4 VR Pistons means investing in quality and performance for your Chevrolet Small Block. With their exceptional design and durable materials, these pistons are built to meet the demands of serious racing and high-performance applications. Upgrade your engine today and experience the difference!

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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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