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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Apr 2006
      Posts
      17

      solid roller w/rev kit for street

      What is the reason solid roller lifters have a short life on the street, but Hyd. rollers last indefinitly?

      The only thing I have found out is a solid rollers wheel tends to 'skid' on the heel of the cam, plus the shock load of lash takeup [I know they have lash ramps built in].

      If these are the 2 main reasons for reduced street durability would running a rev kit help keep them alive?

      Looking for input from anybody out there who has experience with this before I finish building my engine.

      Chris



    2. #2
      Join Date
      Sep 2002
      Location
      San Jose, CA
      Posts
      1,793
      If you use good solid roller lifters this won't be an issue.
      This means ponying up for the Isky lifters, yes they are expensive, and yes there is a reason.
      I have done several engines with Isky lifters that have lasted 6 years+ with no problems.
      THe Rev-kit is a good thing, you can run less spring pressure on the heads, its easier on the pushrods, and if something does break it keeps the pieces out of the rest of the engine
      1971 Camaro, 383 stroker ~500HP,M21 Trans with lightened flywheel. All Sorts of Auto-x Goodness in the Suspension. 12" Brakes ->SOLD

      But ask me about my 2004 STi Auto-x car...

      Just call me Brett


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