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Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet 4/7 Swap Camshaft & Lifter Kit; 1955 - 1998 Chevy 262-400 2800 to 6800 CL114681-12S
$479.31

Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet 4/7 Swap Camshaft & Lifter Kit

Upgrade your Chevy with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet 4/7 Swap Camshaft & Lifter Kit, specifically designed for 1955 - 1998 Chevrolet models with engines ranging from 262 to 400 cubic inches. This camshaft kit is engineered to optimize your vehicle's performance, operating efficiently between 2800 to 6800 RPM, making it a perfect choice for both street and performance applications.

Key Features

  • High-Quality Materials: All Howards Cams are crafted from top-grade race-quality cores, ensuring durability and reliability.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Each camshaft is manufactured on dedicated high-precision CNC cam grinding machines, providing exceptional accuracy.
  • Robust Quality Control: Every hydraulic and mechanical flat tappet camshaft undergoes 100% Rockwell testing and Parkerizing to meet stringent quality standards.
  • Smart Packaging: The camshaft comes in a hard, high-impact plastic reusable case, protecting it during transit and ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.

Specifications

  • Lift: .488 / .488
  • Duration @ .050: 235 / 237
  • Centerline: 108
  • Design: 4/7 Swap, Small Base Circle
  • Idle Quality: Fair
  • Performance Range: Strong mid to upper range

Fitment

This camshaft and lifter kit is an excellent fit for various Chevrolet models, including:

  • Chevy 262 (1955 - 1986)
  • Chevy 283 (1955 - 1967)
  • Chevy 305 (1976 - 1998)
  • Chevy 350 (1967 - 1998)

Customer Feedback

Users have praised the Howards Cams CL114681-12S for its noticeable performance boost and reliability. Many have highlighted how easy it is to install and how it enhances their vehicle's responsiveness. Here’s what some customers are saying:

  • "Installed this camshaft in my 350, and the difference is incredible! The mid-range power is fantastic!"
  • "Great product! The quality is evident, and it fits perfectly in my 1985 Chevy."
  • "I love the sound of my engine now! This camshaft has really brought my old truck back to life."

Upgrade your Chevy with the Howards Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet 4/7 Swap Camshaft & Lifter Kit and experience the performance you’ve been missing!

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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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