Retrofit roller lifters
03-15-2018, 11:11 AM
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Retrofit roller lifters
I have a 350 block but I'm bored 30 over and is now a 355 I'm using a hydraulic roller camshaft in the block is from 1987 so it came with a flat tappet camshaft so I have to use retrofit hydraulic roller lifters and have read varying reviews on the quality of many of those lifters so I would like to pick your guys's brain about which one is best
03-15-2018, 12:04 PM
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Re: Retrofit roller lifters
I have had good luck in the past with howards retrofit lifters i believe this is the PN but have to look up when I get home they are made in the USA and seem durable and quality
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hrs-91164n
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hrs-91164n
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Re: Retrofit roller lifters
Crower HIPPO
https://www.crower.com/lifters/hydra...odel-9319.html
However, without knowing anything else about your engine, all these choices given are probably well out of your price range. Just buy a full set from Comp Cams or that set of Howards lifters.
https://www.crower.com/lifters/hydra...odel-9319.html
However, without knowing anything else about your engine, all these choices given are probably well out of your price range. Just buy a full set from Comp Cams or that set of Howards lifters.
03-16-2018, 07:16 AM
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Re: Retrofit roller lifters
Crower HIPPO
https://www.crower.com/lifters/hydra...odel-9319.html
However, without knowing anything else about your engine, all these choices given are probably well out of your price range. Just buy a full set from Comp Cams or that set of Howards lifters.
https://www.crower.com/lifters/hydra...odel-9319.html
However, without knowing anything else about your engine, all these choices given are probably well out of your price range. Just buy a full set from Comp Cams or that set of Howards lifters.
Morel/howards street series are about the best you can get for a budget and mild cams imo. Still aint cheap but is what it is. The johnsons stuff is very nice too but alot more money
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Re: Retrofit roller lifters
I have a 350 block but I'm bored 30 over and is now a 355 I'm using a hydraulic roller camshaft in the block is from 1987 so it came with a flat tappet camshaft so I have to use retrofit hydraulic roller lifters and have read varying reviews on the quality of many of those lifters so I would like to pick your guys's brain about which one is best
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04-21-2018, 10:30 AM
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Re: Retrofit roller lifters
Sorry I believe I got the year of the block wrong I think it might have been in 84 I'm not sure because this was my cousin's motor but I know it didn't come with roller lifters or the retaining plate in the front of the block for the cam
04-21-2018, 02:13 PM
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Re: Retrofit roller lifters
To support the suggestions above, for an average street build, and using Summit Racing as a parts source, any of these would do the job.
This is taking into consideration the need for a retro-fit type lifter and keeping costs down.
Don't forget you'll also need some way to control cam movement via a thrust button.
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...make/chevrolet
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...make/chevrolet
I've used Comps entry level lifter in a few builds with no issues. As the engine became more aggressive, I made the switch to a tool steel bodied short travel lifter.
This is taking into consideration the need for a retro-fit type lifter and keeping costs down.
Don't forget you'll also need some way to control cam movement via a thrust button.
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...make/chevrolet
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...make/chevrolet
I've used Comps entry level lifter in a few builds with no issues. As the engine became more aggressive, I made the switch to a tool steel bodied short travel lifter.
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