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Old 06-29-2015, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by kanuck View Post
What is different now with today's flat tappet cams, a few years ago they could not even make it past the break in on the dyno without destroying the lobes.

Dean
It's always a gamble, but I do a lot of stuff to prevent it. I use EDM lifters that basically pee oil on the cam lobe, break the cam in with the outer valve spring only, and then run some special oils.

A flat tappet cam is always going to be less expensive and there will be no power difference at this level in comparison to a roller.
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