Well I will throw my 2 cents in on solid rollers.
1. DO NOT idle below 1500 for any amount of time.
2. Use a HVHP
oil pump (look for 40 psi min at IDLE (hot
oil), higher
better)The more
oil U can push over the valve train (springs, lifters,,,,,,,)
the better. This will carry the heat away and do a better job of lubricating.
3. DO NOT USE COMP LIFTERS (Endure-X) for the street. They are not a
true pressure feed lifter.
Do your own research
4. Keep valves adjusted!
5. Make sure your builder, and cam manufacture understands that this
is a street motor! ( too much spring pressure
(creates heat), too little spring pressure beats the lobes, no radical
profiles )
6. Run one season pull and inspect the lifters. If they all look good put them
back in, and when you have a total of 7000 to 8000 miles on
them (remember no cheep lifters !) take out and send back to
manufacture have them inspected and or
rebuilt as needed. REPLACE SPRINGS at this time.
In summation
A high lift solid roller will live on the street as long as you follow a few simple rules.
Use quality parts matched to your application, Idle at 1500, adjust oil pressure to min of 40psi at idle, Valves adjusted properly and often, Inspect parts as recommended by manufacture.
