Solid lifters

JBIGBOOTSY · September 20th, 2007, 07:01 PM

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 · September 20th, 2007, 11:37 PM

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 · September 21st, 2007, 12:00 AM

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ryans88gt · September 21st, 2007, 01:55 AM

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.

Darrell · September 21st, 2007, 01:39 PM

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.

September 20th, 2007, 07:01 PM	#1
JBIGBOOTSY Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 1,886	Solid lifters Can someone tell me the downs of having solid rollers. Not the theoretical downers, but any real expierence would be great. thanks.

September 20th, 2007, 11:37 PM	#2
And then some Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 32	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. __________________ 87 Mustang GT under construction

September 21st, 2007, 12:00 AM	#3
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 8.67@165.91 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hidden In NY Posts: 8,475	faster cam ware __________________ Wiring Diagrams, TSB's, OBD Service Codes and Engine Diagrams Available. PM For Info Myspace *Small Block Posse*

September 21st, 2007, 01:55 AM	#4
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,449	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. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

September 21st, 2007, 01:39 PM	#5
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 6,505	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. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

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