Chris,
Hydraulics are great for all around normal driving. They usually never
(Never say never!) require adjusting. Solids do periodically require
adjusting, but are much more performance oriented. They are lighter and
will run higher rpms before any type of floating occurs.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Spotts [mailto:ccs138@psu.edu]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 2:22 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Solid roller setup
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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