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Old 06-18-2002, 10:15 PM
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Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: factory T5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 limited slip
Which were roller?

someone mentioned the lg4 as being a roller motor, now correct me if im wrong but the lg4 and l69 and hydraulic FLAT tappet motors and the lo3, lb9 and l98 have roller cam, rockers, and lifters, right?
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Yes, except none came with roller rockers.
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The 87 LG4 has a roller cam in it.
Old 06-19-2002, 12:42 PM
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so i was right or are they all roller motors?
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"all" what?

In 3rd gens, '82-'86 LG4's were flat tappet (cam and block). In '87, LG4's were roller tappet (cam and block).
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