How long should a solid roller live on the street?
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From: Coppell, TX USA
Re: How long should a solid roller live on the street?
Jim- your setup sounds great, and i agree with MindGames "list".
I never had a single SR valvetrain failure.
I never had a single SR valvetrain failure.
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From: los angeles
Re: How long should a solid roller live on the street?
what are the opinions as to what part idle speed plays in longevity? im a lope junkie [time it with a flashlight 
] but some dude said once that a low idle will contribute to accelerated wear as the rollers arent getting that much oil so SR idle RPM shouldnt be under 1000.
I figure if youve got decent oil pressure at 650 or 1200, whats the difference?
but to be fair the 1 street SR ive done and all my buddies SR setups, they dont get alot of street miles, and are torn down frequently anyway for upgrades/ maint.
] but some dude said once that a low idle will contribute to accelerated wear as the rollers arent getting that much oil so SR idle RPM shouldnt be under 1000.I figure if youve got decent oil pressure at 650 or 1200, whats the difference?
but to be fair the 1 street SR ive done and all my buddies SR setups, they dont get alot of street miles, and are torn down frequently anyway for upgrades/ maint.
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From: Double Oak TX
Re: How long should a solid roller live on the street?
Originally Posted by JordonMusser
Jim- your setup sounds great, and i agree with MindGames "list".
I never had a single SR valvetrain failure.
I never had a single SR valvetrain failure.
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From: DAPHNE,AL USA
Re: How long should a solid roller live on the street?
Originally Posted by jimlab
Ti valves. Check! 
Crower shaft rockers. Check!
Big pushrods. Check!
0.625" max lift. Check!
Crower SD lifters. Check!
174# on the seat, 430# open. Check!
Now this is one that I've pondered quite often... even with "enough" spring for the job?
That's about 4 years of driving, or more. No problem.
Crower shaft rockers. Check!
Big pushrods. Check!
0.625" max lift. Check!
Crower SD lifters. Check!
174# on the seat, 430# open. Check!
Now this is one that I've pondered quite often... even with "enough" spring for the job?
That's about 4 years of driving, or more. No problem.
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