Thread: Roller lifters reliability
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Old 08-17-2004, 01:06 PM
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Sounds like your engine builder, and the famous one in Nebraska, and another FE expert builder in Georgia all agree, Flat Solid Lifters or Hydraulics. Spring tension is a problem with the cam bearings with a roller set up. Granted duration and lift and all that are a consideration. What you have do is decide what you want to do with your car. Have fast realiable driver, or a little faster unreliable driver that you have tear down every 2500 miles, or a race car you tear down as your wallet will dictate.
Call Bill at Southern Automotive he will gladly talk to you and answer any questions you have about any FE Engine.
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