[JBIGBOOTSY]

Can someone tell me the downs of having solid rollers. Not the theoretical downers, but any real expierence would be great. thanks.

[And then some]

The one big down side to the solid lifters is the need for adjusting the valves all the time. I ran a BB chevy with a solid lifter cam and I had to adjust the valves every week or two depending on how much I drove the car. Even with easy to get at valve covers and speed handles on them it really gets to be a pain in the ass.

[TurboLX]

faster cam ware

[ryans88gt]

solid roller or solid flat?

The valve train noise has always been a deterrent for me. I've never owned a street car with a solid cam, but my local engine builder swears that solid rollers set up for the street can last quite awhile and only need to be adjusted every 10,000 miles or so. Long ramp times on the cam lobes and big rollers on the lifters help them live in a street motor...

I thought a lot about doing a solid roller cam upgrade in my clevor, but I think I am just going to stick with hydraulic roller. With decent anti-pump up lifters you can easily see 7000-7500 rpms... If you want to go 7500+, then you need a solid lifter cam.

[1slo5.0]

Down side is valve train noise and adjustment. The valve train noise isn't a big deal because it is noticable at idle and that is about it and its not very loud. Adjustment isn't a big deal. A couple times a year if you put a lot of miles on. Tight lash solid rollers are available everywhere. A solid roller will make more power than a hydraulic roller with the same specs. I've been using solid rollers in everything for years and will probably never put a hydraulic cam in anything again.