LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Charles Klein)
We will reset the rockers after 100 or so miles, then after that every other oil change (10,000 max) is the proscribed interval to check the lash. After the first cycle you honestly should not have to reset many rockers though, just check them. (If your lash is deviating significantly I would check the poly-locks to make sure none were cracked).
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (BBA)
I had to adjust mine about every three or four months...wether it needed it or not. :D
You will learn to live with the noise. :yesnod:
You will learn to live with the noise. :yesnod:
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (365ZUM)
I had to adjust mine about every three or four months...wether it needed it or not. :D
You will learn to live with the noise. :yesnod:
What noise? Are you talking about lope? :confused:
You will learn to live with the noise. :yesnod:
What noise? Are you talking about lope? :confused:
[Modified by Charles Klein, 12:20 PM 2/6/2002]
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Charles Klein)
Charles, any idea how loud the valvetrain noise is? Can you compare it to anything? Before having engine problems, I had a chirping noise coming from the #6 rocker arm that drove me nuts.
I'm concerned because the solid cam might be what I'm looking for, but personally, I don't want to put up with much chatter. :cheers:
I'm concerned because the solid cam might be what I'm looking for, but personally, I don't want to put up with much chatter. :cheers:
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (365ZUM)
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I've actually never driven a car with a solid cam, but I think I have heard the same sort of valve train chatter from other cars. I'm pretty confident that with your PE exhaust, open baffles, and another 100 rwhp, the chatter would not be bothersome (if the other sounds were not).
Regarding other people's perception of your car, your exhaust system already makes it sound radically different from stock. I would not be afraid of a little lope or chatter. Some tolerance of the former will buy you a lot of power
[Modified by Charles Klein, 2:07 PM 2/6/2002]
Charles, any idea how loud the valvetrain noise is? Can you compare it to anything? Before having engine problems, I had a chirping noise coming from the #6 rocker arm that drove me nuts.
I'm concerned because the solid cam might be what I'm looking for, but personally, I don't want to put up with much chatter. :cheers:
I'm concerned because the solid cam might be what I'm looking for, but personally, I don't want to put up with much chatter. :cheers:
Regarding other people's perception of your car, your exhaust system already makes it sound radically different from stock. I would not be afraid of a little lope or chatter. Some tolerance of the former will buy you a lot of power
[Modified by Charles Klein, 2:07 PM 2/6/2002]
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Charles Klein)
The chatter is not too bad, but you can definately tell it is there though. I run pretty thin valve covers and I think the chatter is louder on mine because of it. I am planning on getting some other covers so we will see how loud they are with some material between the noise and the outside world. It is just another noise to get used to. ;)
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Vette92)
It is just another noise to get used to.
You notice it mostly at idle or when backing off the gas when revving it. It tends to intimidate any rustang owner within a block radius. They have a fear of smallblocks making teeth clattering noises. :D :chevy
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Beach Bum)
Great project !!! I'll be watching closely, my next set-up is very similar to yours.
How much did the Valvetrain set-up your wallet back ?
Beach Bum
How much did the Valvetrain set-up your wallet back ?
Beach Bum
Like John Mackey said once, it's not fair to quote the package price here. Chris K can give you a quick answer to your question.
[Modified by Charles Klein, 9:00 PM 2/7/2002]
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Charles Klein)
[Modified by Charles Klein, 5:33 PM 2/5/2002]
I've never seen one with built in studs for the centerbolt valve covers
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (BrianCunningham)
Who makes this?
I've never seen one with built in studs for the centerbolt valve covers
These are the actual parts for my car:
[Modified by Charles Klein, 12:18 AM 2/8/2002]
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Charles Klein)
The stud girdle and valve covers are from Melrose Tops.
http://www.melroset-tops.com/race.ht...igid%20System"
I have been contemplating buying their system since -=Jeff=- showed it to me a month or so ago.
http://www.melroset-tops.com/race.ht...igid%20System"
I have been contemplating buying their system since -=Jeff=- showed it to me a month or so ago.
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (Charles Klein)
i don't know who makes them, but i doubt they're "custom" for speed demon. i've seen them around for at least 5 years.
i installed a set on an f-body a few years ago. they fit very poorly on that car. i had to do some major grinding on both cover and alternator. there was something else that really bothered me, too, but now i can't remember what...
i installed a set on an f-body a few years ago. they fit very poorly on that car. i had to do some major grinding on both cover and alternator. there was something else that really bothered me, too, but now i can't remember what...
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Re: LT4 396 Solid Roller Underway (MSR)
i don't know who makes them, but i doubt they're "custom" for speed demon. i've seen them around for at least 5 years.
