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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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solid roller cam

what would i have to do to convert to a solid roller cam?
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Comp endureX lifters ($399 or $299?)
Heavy *** springs 743s maybe $279~
solid cam should be same price as hydro
maybe some machinework, dont think so though.

What cam do you have in mind?
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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New cam (obviously).
New lifters (obviously, again).
Different length pushrods.
Steel rocker arms if you have aluminum.
New valvesprings with more pressure.

Mike
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Wouldn't you also have to adjust the rockers (valves) alot when going this rout ?
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Yes, at least every 3000 miles.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Some say 3000, some say not near as often...the comp endureX lifters are the "street" solid lifters to get...they oil better at idle (another prob with solids, dont oil well idling) and possibly dont require as much adjustment.
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