About this product
This Howards Cams 122121-14 BBC Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft fits 396-502 cubic inch Mark IV Big Block Chevy engines from 1965-1996. Howards designed this cam for hot marine use, and it works great on MerCruisers and has a fair idle. A 9.5:1+ compression ratio, lower rear end gears and a 2000+ stall speed torque converter are highly recommended.
Howards Cams 122121-14 BBC Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft Specs:
- For Big Block Chevy 396-502 engines from 1965-1996
- Basic RPM Range: 1600 to 6000
- Valve Lift Intake: .527
- Valve Lift Exhaust: .533
- Intake Duration: 279
- Exhaust Duration: 289
- Intake Duration at .050”: 225
- Exhaust Duration at .050”: 235
- Lobe Separation: 114
- Intake Centerline: 110
- Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
- Recommended Lifter Set: 91111 Performance
- Recommended Premium Lifter Set: 91116 Direct Lube
- Recommended Valve Springs: 98529
- Recommended Valve Spring, Retainer and Lock Kit: 98529-K31
- Made in the USA
Notes: Stock (O.E.) valve springs can NOT be used.
Howards Cams designed this Flat Tappet Hydraulic camshaft for high performance on the street and on the drag strip.
Howards Hydraulic Cams – From mild to wild, they are the ultimate in performance!
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