RE: Solid roller setup

From: Wisotzkey, Rich (Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com)
Date: Thu Jun 28 2001 - 15:18:38 EDT


You are better off with the magnum heads, they flow better. That's usually
why you see people modifying the magnum heads to be run on the older LA
engines.
Rich - Ashburn, VA

----- 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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