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01-04-2014, 06:56 PM
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flat tappet or roller cam
which is best and why, for the street use, (with occasional hotrodding)
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01-04-2014, 07:29 PM
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Re: flat tappet or roller cam
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01-04-2014, 08:12 PM
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Re: flat tappet or roller cam
Another benefit to a roller cam is compatibility with modern oils. Most oil on the market these days are missing an element containing zinc. The zinc is needed for a flat tappet cam to live. You can buy additives to replace the zinc but given a choice I would go with a roller.
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01-04-2014, 08:16 PM
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Re: flat tappet or roller cam
roller all the way
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01-04-2014, 09:44 PM
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Re: flat tappet or roller cam
Roller every time I take down an engine a roller goes back in.
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01-04-2014, 10:47 PM
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Re: flat tappet or roller cam
Hydraulic roller.
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01-05-2014, 01:02 AM
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Re: flat tappet or roller cam
No question about it..... Roller all the way!
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