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flips72 · 11-25-2011, 09:11 PM

i have a small block 400,dart pro 1 heads, eagle bottom end 5.7 rods 30 over,studded bottom end and a victor jr intake with lunati bracket master 300/300 cam lift is 515/ 515 246 duration. i have a comp solid roller set up 575 lift 255 duration just wondering how streetable the solid roller would be, anbody running a set up similar to this with some feed back? and by the way this is not my dailey driver just a toy.

djracer · 11-26-2011, 12:13 PM

My buddy runs a 630/630 lift full roller in his 408. He drives it an hour one way to where he grew up. He has a 390 rear gear and about a 28 inch tall tire.

68 C-10 KID · 11-26-2011, 02:00 PM

I second that. I'm running a solid roller in my 408 that has 268/272 666 lift @ .050. running 4:56's with 28" tall tire. I drive to the coast for car shows and 84 mile round trip to the track and back. I'm running shaft mount rockers, I'm sure that helps with valve train stability also.

flips72 · 11-26-2011, 03:18 PM

thanks guys for the imput, thats one less thing to worry about.

68 C-10 KID · 11-26-2011, 05:53 PM

Just double check your valve springs are up for the task.
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flips72 · 11-26-2011, 08:15 PM

yeah, i am ordering new springs and keepers, cam button, and will more than likely have to change push rods (rocker arm geometry) my block is a pre roller is there anything i am missing?

68 C-10 KID · 11-26-2011, 09:59 PM

So it's a non 1 piece rear main. If its a one piece rear main it takes longer lifters. You also might need the re-inforced timing chain cover for the button and different distributor gear.
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flips72 · 11-27-2011, 05:40 PM

i have the retro fit lifters and gear for dist but didnt consider the timing cover, thanks again.

**Captainfab** · 11-28-2011, 12:26 AM

You might take a look at the nice cast aluminum cover that Cloyes makes for roller cams. It makes adjusting the cam end play much easier. That is what I will be using next time. It isn't cheap, but well worth it IMO.

flips72 · 11-28-2011, 06:44 PM

thanks capt, i will check it out.

**Captainfab** · 11-28-2011, 11:59 PM

Sorry I should have posted a link.....here it is.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-9-221/

11-25-2011, 09:11 PM	#1
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	solid roller cam question i have a small block 400,dart pro 1 heads, eagle bottom end 5.7 rods 30 over,studded bottom end and a victor jr intake with lunati bracket master 300/300 cam lift is 515/ 515 246 duration. i have a comp solid roller set up 575 lift 255 duration just wondering how streetable the solid roller would be, anbody running a set up similar to this with some feed back? and by the way this is not my dailey driver just a toy.

11-26-2011, 12:13 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: solid roller cam question My buddy runs a 630/630 lift full roller in his 408. He drives it an hour one way to where he grew up. He has a 390 rear gear and about a 28 inch tall tire. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-26-2011, 02:00 PM	#3
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: solid roller cam question I second that. I'm running a solid roller in my 408 that has 268/272 666 lift @ .050. running 4:56's with 28" tall tire. I drive to the coast for car shows and 84 mile round trip to the track and back. I'm running shaft mount rockers, I'm sure that helps with valve train stability also. __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

11-26-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: solid roller cam question thanks guys for the imput, thats one less thing to worry about.

11-26-2011, 05:53 PM	#5
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: solid roller cam question Just double check your valve springs are up for the task. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

11-26-2011, 08:15 PM	#6
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: solid roller cam question yeah, i am ordering new springs and keepers, cam button, and will more than likely have to change push rods (rocker arm geometry) my block is a pre roller is there anything i am missing?

11-26-2011, 09:59 PM	#7
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: solid roller cam question So it's a non 1 piece rear main. If its a one piece rear main it takes longer lifters. You also might need the re-inforced timing chain cover for the button and different distributor gear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

11-27-2011, 05:40 PM	#8
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: solid roller cam question i have the retro fit lifters and gear for dist but didnt consider the timing cover, thanks again.

11-28-2011, 12:26 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: solid roller cam question You might take a look at the nice cast aluminum cover that Cloyes makes for roller cams. It makes adjusting the cam end play much easier. That is what I will be using next time. It isn't cheap, but well worth it IMO. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-28-2011, 06:44 PM	#10
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: solid roller cam question thanks capt, i will check it out.

11-28-2011, 11:59 PM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: solid roller cam question Sorry I should have posted a link.....here it is. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-9-221/ __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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