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Howards Cams Black Venom Mechanical Roller Lifter Set Chevrolet 396-502 Mark IV
$1767.21

Howards Cams Black Venom Mechanical Roller Lifter Set for Chevrolet 396-502 Mark IV

If you're serious about racing, the Howards Cams Black Venom Mechanical Roller Lifter Set is designed just for you. Tailored specifically for the Chevrolet 396-502 Mark IV engines, these lifters are engineered to maximize lift, duration, and RPM, giving your performance the edge it needs on the track.

Key Features

  • Lifter Series: Black Venom
  • Engine Compatibility: Chevrolet 396-502 Mark IV
  • Lifter Type: Mechanical Roller
  • Lifter Body Diameter: .842 inches
  • Lifter Body Height: +.300 inches
  • Lifter Intake Offset: Center
  • Lifter Exhaust Offset: Center
  • Lifter Seat Height: 1.890 inches
  • Lifter Crossbar Direction: Vertical
  • Country of Origin: United States

Benefits of Choosing Black Venom Lifters

These lifters are not your average hydraulic flat tappets. With super strict tolerances and tighter body-to-plunger clearances, the Black Venom lifters ensure that you get the most out of your cam setup. The special internal valving is designed to withstand the rigors of a true racing environment, making them ideal for those who demand performance without compromise.

Fitment and Compatibility

The Howards Cams Black Venom lifters fit perfectly in the following popular applications:

  • Chevrolet Chevelle (1964-1972)
  • Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1969)
  • Chevrolet Corvette (1963-1967)
  • Chevrolet Impala (1965-1970)

Customer Feedback

Users have praised the Black Venom lifters for their reliability and performance. Many have noted significant improvements in their vehicle's power delivery and responsiveness on the track. Racing enthusiasts appreciate the durability of these lifters, especially in high-stress environments where every fraction of a second counts.

Why Choose Howards Cams?

When it comes to racing components, Howards Cams stands out for their commitment to quality and performance. The Black Venom lifters are built to last and designed for those who take their racing seriously. If you're ready to take your Chevrolet 396-502 Mark IV to the next level, these mechanical roller lifters are a fantastic choice.

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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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