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Howards Cams Extreme Black Exhaust Valve Set Chevrolet 265-400 1955-1998
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Howards Cams Extreme Black Exhaust Valve Set for Chevrolet 265-400 (1955-1998)

If you're looking to boost your Chevy's performance, the Howards Cams Extreme Black Exhaust Valve Set is a fantastic choice. Designed specifically for Chevrolet engines ranging from 265 to 400, produced between 1955 and 1998, these valves are engineered to excel in high RPM and high horsepower applications. Whether you're hitting the track or just want your classic car to roar, these valves have got you covered.

Key Features

  • High-Temperature Performance: The Extreme Black valves are crafted from a one-piece forged, high nickel, stainless steel alloy, ensuring they can withstand the heat of intense driving.
  • Enhanced Cylinder Flow: For naturally aspirated motors, these valves provide improved cylinder flow, leading to noticeable horsepower gains.
  • Black Nitride Finish: The black nitride finish isn't just for looks. It offers superior micro-hardness compared to the stainless steel base, reducing friction and power loss between the valve stem and guide.
  • Precision Engineering: CNC finished to strict tolerances, these valves meet the demands of serious racing classes.

Specifications

  • Exhaust Valve Set Series: Extreme Black
  • Make: Chevy
  • Engine: 265-400
  • Valve Type: Exhaust
  • Valve Head Diameter: 1.500 inches
  • Valve Stem Diameter: 11/32 inches
  • Valve Stem Style: Undercut
  • Valve Installed Height: Standard
  • Overall Valve Length: 4.911 inches
  • Valve Tip Length: 0.250 inches
  • Underhead Angle or Radius: 12 Degree x 0.375 inches
  • Valve Margin: 0.060 inches
  • Valve Seat Width: 0.100 inches
  • Valve Head Style: 7 Degree Dish
  • Valve Material: Nickel Stainless Alloy
  • Valve Finish: Black Nitride
  • Valve Weight: 89g
  • Country Of Origin: United States

Popular Fitments

  • Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1981)
  • Chevrolet Corvette (1955-1996)
  • Chevrolet Chevelle (1964-1977)
  • Chevrolet Impala (1958-1985)

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the performance of the Howards Cams Extreme Black Exhaust Valve Set. Many have noted significant improvements in their vehicle's responsiveness and power delivery, especially in high-performance applications. Users appreciate the durability of the black nitride finish, which has proven to withstand extreme conditions without compromising performance. Overall, it's a highly recommended upgrade for Chevy enthusiasts looking to maximize their engine's potential.

Upgrade your Chevy's exhaust system with the Howards Cams Extreme Black Exhaust Valve Set 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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