[blykins]

Just depends on what condition your block is in.

Considering the cam being the same price either way, you're looking at either $375 for a set of link bar lifters or $40 + $120 for a set of OEM lifters and a spider. The price difference would be eaten up quickly if the dogbones don't sit flat against the block and milling would have to be done in addition to the normal drilling/tapping.

Aftermarket blocks don't have that issue, but if you've ever had a Cleveland or Windsor block that needed work, you'd understand what I mean....haha