Rhodes V-max Lifters...
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Racer
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From: beaverton oregon
Rhodes V-max Lifters...
...apparently kick butt!!!!
Not 100% sure that all the improvement was due to the lifters, but...
-A persitent ticking sound is gone...
-Idle problem is gone...
-Seems to have better feel at tip-in...
-The sound kicks!!
These guys are adjusted like solid lifters, so I was much more comfortable that I got the rocker arm adjustment right.
If you need lifters, take a good hard look at these. Very pleased!
Not 100% sure that all the improvement was due to the lifters, but...
-A persitent ticking sound is gone...
-Idle problem is gone...
-Seems to have better feel at tip-in...
-The sound kicks!!
These guys are adjusted like solid lifters, so I was much more comfortable that I got the rocker arm adjustment right.
If you need lifters, take a good hard look at these. Very pleased!
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From: Scarborough ONTARIO
Originally Posted by DanZ51
Sweet! What are the actual lift/duration/LSA numbers? Do you know if they (Rhoades) have a selection of different grinds yet?
check on Rhoadeslifters.com.
Thanks for sharing buddy. I really like when people share thier success with parts that are seldom ignited. thanks again.
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What i heard is solid lifters should be adjusted every 5000 miles, so rhodes lifters need be adjusted just like solid lifters, also thier website suggest use it with adjustable valvetrain that means only adjustable rocker arms or whole damn valvetrain be adjustable.
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Racer
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From: beaverton oregon
As I understood...
-They are to be adjusted like solid lifters initally, but I do not believe they need to be adjusted every 5000 miles... They are still really hydraulic rollers... suppose I should ask...
-What they meant as far as adjustable drivetrain is simply that you have full rollers rather then OEM stamped... the rollers are adjustable by their nature...
Please correct me if I'm wrong...
Another plus for these things...
I had to have my idle up to 850 RPM... Now she's real happy at 750 RPM, could probably even go a bit lower...
Gotta say I really like 'em so far...
-They are to be adjusted like solid lifters initally, but I do not believe they need to be adjusted every 5000 miles... They are still really hydraulic rollers... suppose I should ask...
-What they meant as far as adjustable drivetrain is simply that you have full rollers rather then OEM stamped... the rollers are adjustable by their nature...
Please correct me if I'm wrong...
Another plus for these things...
I had to have my idle up to 850 RPM... Now she's real happy at 750 RPM, could probably even go a bit lower...
Gotta say I really like 'em so far...
Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
Ooops I'm confusing the V Max Lifters with the new Hydra - Solid Cam kit. It's something totally new only for the SBC. I'm dying to find someone with some first-hand experience with it.
http://www.rhodeslifters.com/Hydra-Solid.htm
http://www.rhodeslifters.com/Hydra-Solid.htm
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by TankerVette
-What they meant as far as adjustable drivetrain is simply that you have full rollers rather then OEM stamped... the rollers are adjustable by their nature...
BTW, OEM stamped rockers are also "adjustable by their nature".
Larry
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They will tame the idle once the oil heats up a bit, seems to have the driveability of a cam with at least 10 degrees less at .050.
If I recall I used to set my hyd. flat tappet rhoads at 3 thou. Never had to readjust them over the 2 years I flogged the car. Instructions are included, its been a long time for me so that figure may be accurate. If you try to adjust them like an OE lifter, the valves will hang open and the car will never even start. Self discovery
If I recall I used to set my hyd. flat tappet rhoads at 3 thou. Never had to readjust them over the 2 years I flogged the car. Instructions are included, its been a long time for me so that figure may be accurate. If you try to adjust them like an OE lifter, the valves will hang open and the car will never even start. Self discovery
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St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
They will tame the idle once the oil heats up a bit, seems to have the driveability of a cam with at least 10 degrees less at .050.
If I recall I used to set my hyd. flat tappet rhoads at 3 thou. Never had to readjust them over the 2 years I flogged the car. Instructions are included, its been a long time for me so that figure may be accurate. If you try to adjust them like an OE lifter, the valves will hang open and the car will never even start. Self discovery
If I recall I used to set my hyd. flat tappet rhoads at 3 thou. Never had to readjust them over the 2 years I flogged the car. Instructions are included, its been a long time for me so that figure may be accurate. If you try to adjust them like an OE lifter, the valves will hang open and the car will never even start. Self discovery
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St. Jude Donor '05
How the....Tried that on a 396 I had, no compression. Set it the way they recommended, worked like a charm . Used the 3 thou on my 460, was perfect?
396 Used an Isky 280 Megacam, 460 had a Comp 280 Nitrous cam
[ shrug] hmm.
396 Used an Isky 280 Megacam, 460 had a Comp 280 Nitrous cam
[ shrug] hmm.
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Racer
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From: beaverton oregon
Larry,
It confused me a bit... Asked the rep what he meant about "adjustable valve train". He said as long as I have roller rockers, I'm cool...
Out of curiosity, does anyone know what an "adjustable valve train" would encompass? Doesn't seem to be a lot open to adjustment there...
Vettef6,
According to their website, these lifter would be made to order for your application... Please don't just take my word for it, though... I am learning, but I certainly am no expert...
It confused me a bit... Asked the rep what he meant about "adjustable valve train". He said as long as I have roller rockers, I'm cool...
Out of curiosity, does anyone know what an "adjustable valve train" would encompass? Doesn't seem to be a lot open to adjustment there...
Vettef6,
According to their website, these lifter would be made to order for your application... Please don't just take my word for it, though... I am learning, but I certainly am no expert...
Burning Brakes
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valvetrain
Tanker, All of our engines have an adjustable valvetrain. Thats what the nut in the center of the rocker is for. A fixed valvetrain would be where you have all of the rockers on a shaft, you bolt on the shaft, and there is no easy way to raise or lower the height of an individual rocker.
Roy
Roy
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St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
How the....Tried that on a 396 I had, no compression. Set it the way they recommended, worked like a charm . Used the 3 thou on my 460, was perfect?
396 Used an Isky 280 Megacam, 460 had a Comp 280 Nitrous cam
[ shrug] hmm.
396 Used an Isky 280 Megacam, 460 had a Comp 280 Nitrous cam
[ shrug] hmm.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by TankerVette
does anyone know what an "adjustable valve train" would encompass? Doesn't seem to be a lot open to adjustment there...
As fastmax said, every small block's valve train is adjustable.
In fact, EVERY engine has an adjustable valve train; some you adjust with a screw adjuster on the rocker tips, some my moving the rockers up and down (SBC), some by inserting or removing shims between the cam lobe and the valves.
I can't imagine what your vendor was trying to tell you.
Larry
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by sami85L98
What i heard is solid lifters should be adjusted every 5000 miles, so rhodes lifters need be adjusted just like solid lifters, also thier website suggest use it with adjustable valvetrain that means only adjustable rocker arms or whole damn valvetrain be adjustable.
