Solid lifter question
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Solid lifter question
Ive chosen the LT1 cam for my rebuilt engine. I noticed the new solids come with a small hole on the lobe surface.
Anyone have experience with these? Pros or Cons?
Anyone have experience with these? Pros or Cons?
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Great thing, the small edm hole on the lifter. Helps with oiling to the lobe/lifter contact point. Definitely something you want to have these days. I am running the LT-1 cam in my 62 340 horse car. You will like that cam.
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I’ve used them for years. I suppose someone could argue about oil flow diversion, but I’ve never experienced any issues, that said, I’ve always use high-volume/ L-88 oil pumps. (I’ve used them successfully/without issues, in small blocks as well)Last edited by 66427-450; Mar 16, 2022 at 08:11 AM.
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I have an actual LT-1 in my 61.. with the stock edge orifice lifters.
I believe they used these to limit the amount of oil in the top of the motor under long, high-RPM runs.
Too much of a good thing!
I believe they used these to limit the amount of oil in the top of the motor under long, high-RPM runs.
Too much of a good thing!
