Solid Lifter cams...
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From: Enterprise AL
Originally Posted by Ferretts
Are there any disadvantages to using a solid lifter camshaft? What parts have to be changed from a stock LSX engine? Where can you get the parts? Thanks in advance 
zo6vettepilot
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From: San Antonio Texas
Well, you can get solid roller lifters now, so friction loss really isn't an issue any more.
The biggest issue is that the solid lifter set-up will be noisier than hydraulic lifters and you will have to do periodic lash adjustments. How frequently you'll have to do the adjustments depends on what set-up you run.
I remember SW here saying he had to do real frequent adjustments on his until he switched over to the same set-up the C5R's use. He could go a pretty long time between adjustments after that. Just what was involved in making the change, I don't know. MTI did the work on SW's car, so they should be able to answer any questions for you.
The biggest issue is that the solid lifter set-up will be noisier than hydraulic lifters and you will have to do periodic lash adjustments. How frequently you'll have to do the adjustments depends on what set-up you run.
I remember SW here saying he had to do real frequent adjustments on his until he switched over to the same set-up the C5R's use. He could go a pretty long time between adjustments after that. Just what was involved in making the change, I don't know. MTI did the work on SW's car, so they should be able to answer any questions for you.
