Rhoads Lifters? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

neonlarry · 12-16-2002, 01:19 AM

I was just wondering if anyone had used these, and if it's a good idea to get some when I get a new engine. They don't seem that much more expensive either, so if they wrok like it says in the add then I might get a set.

Longhorn Man · 12-16-2002, 01:25 AM

I got them in my 350....holdin up fine.
as for the claims...I can't say. They were in the engine when i got it.

neonlarry · 12-16-2002, 01:35 AM

Well, they don't really cost anymore than regular lifters, so as long as no one has had any problems with them, I will probably try them.

Longhorn Man · 12-16-2002, 01:42 AM

I've put about 30 - 35 K on my engine since I got it, and the last guy drove it for a couple years....so, I'll say they kick @ss...

neonlarry · 12-16-2002, 01:58 AM

Well, if they have lasted that long with no problems, then I guess that answers my question about the quality. lol For the price, even if they don't have as much effect as it says in the add thats still a good deal. I think they are like $64 a set.

bigjimzlll · 12-16-2002, 09:12 AM

I have a set...I didn't care for them...very noisy...just didn't seam right..almost sounded like it was out of oil, when the engine warmed up.
Jim

68 with 350 TPI · 12-16-2002, 08:05 PM

I have used them in a 355 I built a few years ago.

They tend to be nosiy but they do seem to help out with the low end a bit.

Make sure after you run the engine for a while that you re adjust your valves.
They tend to change a bit over time and need a check every now and then.

Good stuff though.

crazy longhorn · 12-16-2002, 08:17 PM

If you are runnin an Xe cam, they tend to be noisey anyway! good throttle response tho. If you dont go too big on the cam, you really dont need the roads lifters........

ckhd · 12-17-2002, 09:10 AM

Where are you finding Rhoads lifters? I got a set years ago when they were in Snowflake, AZ, but I can't find them anymore.

bigjimzlll · 12-17-2002, 09:46 AM

http://www.rhoadslifters.com/ also summit sells them

neonlarry · 12-17-2002, 12:10 PM

PAW has them too.

dmec · 12-17-2002, 12:51 PM

ive got over 50000 miles on my rhoads cam and lifters with no problems. you can feel them kick in around 3000 to 3500 rpm. the clacking noise tends to get old after awhile. dont think i would use them again. between the gear drive and rhoads lifters, a little too noisy for a daily driver. must be getting old.

mikep · 12-17-2002, 02:32 PM

I bought a set 20 years ago. Havent bought a set since. Too loud. They make the engine sound like its having problems. Doesnt realy sound like solid lifters. Sounds more like engine problems. I got tired of people asking me if there was something wrong.

ckhd · 12-17-2002, 04:29 PM

Mine are hardly noticeable. Maybe it's the exhaust leak that's drowning them out.

Longhorn Man · 12-17-2002, 09:09 PM

Mine are hardly noticeable too...but my truck has crappy exhaust and you can't even hear youeself think.

**MikeB** · 12-18-2002, 11:34 PM

You only need them if your compression ratio is lower than what's recommended for your cam. They also are noisier than regular lifters. I think Crane makes the best ones (Hi-Intensity), and you can read about them at http://www.cranecams.com/master/lifter.htm

neonlarry · 12-19-2002, 12:44 AM

Ok, I guess I won't get them then. I am either going to get a Comp XE262, or mabe a 268H, and neither of those are too much for the rest of my engine.

**MikeB** · 12-19-2002, 12:07 PM

You're right -- neither of the cams you mentioned needs variable duration lifters. Be sure to get the kit with cam, lifters, springs, retainers, and keepers. It's cheap insurance.

12-16-2002, 01:19 AM	#1
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Rhoads Lifters? I was just wondering if anyone had used these, and if it's a good idea to get some when I get a new engine. They don't seem that much more expensive either, so if they wrok like it says in the add then I might get a set. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-16-2002, 01:35 AM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Well, they don't really cost anymore than regular lifters, so as long as no one has had any problems with them, I will probably try them. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-16-2002, 01:58 AM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Well, if they have lasted that long with no problems, then I guess that answers my question about the quality. lol For the price, even if they don't have as much effect as it says in the add thats still a good deal. I think they are like $64 a set. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-16-2002, 09:12 AM	#6
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	I have a set...I didn't care for them...very noisy...just didn't seam right..almost sounded like it was out of oil, when the engine warmed up. Jim __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

12-16-2002, 08:05 PM	#7
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	I have used them in a 355 I built a few years ago. They tend to be nosiy but they do seem to help out with the low end a bit. Make sure after you run the engine for a while that you re adjust your valves. They tend to change a bit over time and need a check every now and then. Good stuff though. __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

12-16-2002, 01:25 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I got them in my 350....holdin up fine. as for the claims...I can't say. They were in the engine when i got it.

12-16-2002, 01:42 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I've put about 30 - 35 K on my engine since I got it, and the last guy drove it for a couple years....so, I'll say they kick @ss...

12-16-2002, 08:17 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	If you are runnin an Xe cam, they tend to be noisey anyway! good throttle response tho. If you dont go too big on the cam, you really dont need the roads lifters........ __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-17-2002, 09:10 AM	#9
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Where are you finding Rhoads lifters? I got a set years ago when they were in Snowflake, AZ, but I can't find them anymore. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

12-17-2002, 09:46 AM	#10
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	http://www.rhoadslifters.com/ also summit sells them __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

12-17-2002, 12:10 PM	#11
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	PAW has them too. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-17-2002, 12:51 PM	#12
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	ive got over 50000 miles on my rhoads cam and lifters with no problems. you can feel them kick in around 3000 to 3500 rpm. the clacking noise tends to get old after awhile. dont think i would use them again. between the gear drive and rhoads lifters, a little too noisy for a daily driver. must be getting old.

12-17-2002, 02:32 PM	#13
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I bought a set 20 years ago. Havent bought a set since. Too loud. They make the engine sound like its having problems. Doesnt realy sound like solid lifters. Sounds more like engine problems. I got tired of people asking me if there was something wrong. __________________ No truck :-(

12-17-2002, 04:29 PM	#14
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Mine are hardly noticeable. Maybe it's the exhaust leak that's drowning them out. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

12-17-2002, 09:09 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Mine are hardly noticeable too...but my truck has crappy exhaust and you can't even hear youeself think.



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12-18-2002, 11:34 PM	#16
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	You only need them if your compression ratio is lower than what's recommended for your cam. They also are noisier than regular lifters. I think Crane makes the best ones (Hi-Intensity), and you can read about them at http://www.cranecams.com/master/lifter.htm __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

12-19-2002, 12:44 AM	#17
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Ok, I guess I won't get them then. I am either going to get a Comp XE262, or mabe a 268H, and neither of those are too much for the rest of my engine. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-19-2002, 12:07 PM	#18
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	You're right -- neither of the cams you mentioned needs variable duration lifters. Be sure to get the kit with cam, lifters, springs, retainers, and keepers. It's cheap insurance. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

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