SBC Retro Roller Lifters
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Instructor
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From: east hampton ct
SBC Retro Roller Lifters
I am seriously considering installing a retro roller cam this spring. Is there a difference in quality or durability between Comp Cams, Crane or any other $450 retro roller lifter. Do I need to match manufactures or for example could I go with a crane lifter and an isky cam.
Burning Brakes
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From: AL
the only thing about mixing is that no vendor will warrent their parts. in fact, ask vendor what parts are required to validate warranty. it was everything when i swapped: cam, lifters, springs. you also need them to tell you what dist gear to run, etc., etc.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Keizer Oregon
I am in the process of rebuilding my 383. This time with a roller cam. I got the comp 286HR with all the matching parts......560/.560 lift@.050 230 duration @.050 110 lsa...steel magnum roller lifters....should be a monster
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Nashville, TN
I have the Crane HR-284-2S-12 IG 222/230 duration @.050 112 LSA .543/.563 lift with 1.6 roller rockers. I am very happy with mine. I did match all my componets in the valve train with Crane cams except I put in Manley Street Master Valves. I would not hesitate to use Comp Cams either. I would look at those new Thumper roller cams they have they looked to be pretty nice set up and sound.
Le Mans Master
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
I am seriously considering installing a retro roller cam this spring. Is there a difference in quality or durability between Comp Cams, Crane or any other $450 retro roller lifter. Do I need to match manufactures or for example could I go with a crane lifter and an isky cam.
FYI ... alotta big name roller cams ... most of em are not steel but are cast ... for same money or less you get Herbert true steel billet.
Last edited by jackson; Mar 22, 2007 at 12:58 AM.
