Re: Solid roller setup

From: Chris Spotts (ccs138@psu.edu)
Date: Thu Jun 28 2001 - 14:21:37 EDT


Since everyone is talking about them, thought I'd ask: what's the advantage
with solid rollers?

-Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: <chris@slowcar.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 12:09 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Solid roller setup

> Didn't know the old LA's were different like that. Hmmm,
> so, has anyone actually seen a solid roller lifter specifically
> for a Magnum motor? Anyone have the stock lifter specs?
>
> I already have some $$$$ in the heads so would rather stick
> with those than go to some LA heads.
>
> Thanks again for all the help
>
> Chris Bennight
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Gmblows@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 9:41 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Solid roller setup
>
>
> | Magnums pump oil up from the lifters through the pushrods to
> | lubricate the valvetrain. LA's don't!
> | You could use LA heads if you drill the block for oiling.
> |
> | > Yep, though not for long :) Sorry if I wasn't clear - I want to
> | > *convert* it to a solid roller setup, and I have found solid roller
> | > lifters for a LA engine and am assuming that they will work in
> | > a magnum engine. Was also wondering if anyone else has undertaken
> | > this conversion.
> | >
> | > Chris Bennight
> | >
> |
> |
>
>



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