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Howards Cams Sport Rods Connecting Rod I-Beam Chevrolet 262-400
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Howards Cams Sport Rods Connecting Rod I-Beam for Chevrolet 262-400

Looking to enhance your engine's performance? The Howards Cams Sport Rods Connecting Rod I-Beam for Chevrolet 262-400 is the perfect upgrade for your ride. Crafted with precision and engineered for excellence, these connecting rods are designed to boost torque and horsepower, making them an ideal choice for both small and big block engines from the '60s onward.

Exceptional Engineering and Materials

What sets Howards Cams apart is the meticulous manufacturing process that ensures the integrity of each rod. Made from a proprietary alloy of chrome, nickel, moly, and vanadium, these rods meet all VAR standards. They undergo rigorous testing, including:

  • CNC machining from oversized billet forging
  • Magnaflux inspection performed at least twice
  • Rockwell hardness testing

With this level of engineering, you can trust that these rods will perform under pressure.

Specifications

  • Connecting Rod Series: Sport Rods
  • Engine: Chevrolet 262-400
  • Connecting Rod Beam Style: I-Beam
  • Rod Length: 6.000 inches
  • Rod Journal Diameter: 2.100 inches
  • Pin End Bore Diameter: 0.927 inches
  • Connecting Rod Material: 4340 Steel
  • Wrist Pin Style: Floating
  • Clearanced for Stroker: Yes
  • Style of Fasteners: Bolt
  • Rod Bolt Manufacturer: ARP
  • Rod Bolt Material: 2000
  • Rod Bolt Diameter: 3/8 inches
  • Rod Bolt Strength: 215,000 psi
  • Rod Bolt Head Style: 12-Point
  • Quantity: Set

Popular Fitments

The Howards Cams Sport Rods are compatible with a variety of Chevrolet engines. Here are a few popular fitments:

  • Chevrolet 262 V8
  • Chevrolet 283 V8
  • Chevrolet 305 V8
  • Chevrolet 350 V8

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Howards Cams Sport Rods for their quality and performance. Here are some highlights from trusted reviews:

  • "These rods are a game changer for my small block. The torque increase was noticeable right away!"
  • "I love the craftsmanship. You can tell these rods are built to last."
  • "Installation was straightforward, and the performance boost was exactly what I was looking for."

Upgrade your Chevrolet engine with the Howards Cams Sport Rods Connecting Rod I-Beam and experience the difference in performance today!

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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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