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Roller conversion

Old Jul 3, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Roller conversion

Just a thought, throwing it out there.

I believe my block has the correct bosses for the spider and all to convert to roller.
Is this all i need (other than drill/tap) to put a roller cam in?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-150121/
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Re: Roller conversion

It doesn't include the shorter pushrods you'll need, and the thrust plate may have the wrong bolt spacing.
Plus what's pictured can be had for 1/4 that price from most salvage yards.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Re: Roller conversion

Yep. There is an early (87 to 89??) thrust plate and the later one.

I have those parts + new lifters in box if you're interested; hadn't put them in classifieds yet.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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Re: Roller conversion

The block has to be milled for the dogbones too.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Re: Roller conversion

ah. okay.

well, it was just a thought. I'm really just throwing my current motor togeather, and later down the road, i'll just start fresh with a roller block.
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