Would like input or recommendations of the best hydraulic roller lifters and roller rockers for my 1995 SS with a 396 stroker LT1.

 

comp r's or stock depending on cam size
comp promagnum rockers...

 

Crane makes some great lifters...but there expensive. I would stay away from the comp-r's. I've used them before and they arent worth the headache. I didnt break any clips but was constantly messing with the valves.

Jason

 

Morel's are the best made Hyd Roller lifters I have seen yet. Not cheap but they can take spring loads, RPM and some aggressive cam lobes.

Bret

 

Comp "R" are junk. Your stock ones are fine if they are in good shape.

RR's are your choice. Unless ya are running a nasty mech roller,all but the "bargain basement" price brands will do.Either aluminum or stainless depending on your budget.

 

stock - comp r - morel

 

I used to run Comp R lifters, Comp Hi Tech pushrods, and Comp Aluminum RR's with a 3/8 stud. After I busted a clip off of one of the Comp R's, I upgraded to Morel lifters, Jesel pushrods, and Jesel SS shaft rockers. This was by far the best money I have spent on my motor. Valvetrain is A LOT quieter, and the motor feels much stronger in the upper RPM range. Your valvetrain is one area you should never skimp out on.


Nick

 

Thanks for the pics Ty.

Nick, I more than agree with not skimping on the valvetrain.

Bret

 

Hey the Morels that i ordered from thunderracing.com didnt come with that crossbar setup. They also just came in a white box with morel written with a sharpy on the top of the box. Is this normal?

 

I will agree on the Morel, I just bought a set and I've spoken with bret and Erik Koenig over at HPE and both highly recommend them. They will survive what most people could ever throw at it.

Pro Mag NSA with a 7/16" stud should be more than enough with an adjustble guide palte so you can ensure the valvetrain geometry is set and the rocker is squarely on the valve stem.

 

LT4POWR, where did you get them and how much?

 

Morel's on average from either Bret, or thunder racing are in the 450.00 range. Some people may have them less, but again its random. But if you want morel's expect to be in that range unless otherwise notified.

 

http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=608&pcid=107

Bret

 

opps, i forgot they had a valvetrain sale last week, i think it was like 10% off everything. So more like 500

 

anybody use a hydraulic roller cam with hydraulic roller springs and solid roller lifters?

i've seen a few setups lately where guys have been doing this with very good results (some goofy Buick V6 guys ). no lifter pump up, easy valve adjustment. and no slack in the valvetrain