Thread: roller opinions?

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Im running a comp solid roller cam that comp advertises as a touring cam thats supposedly easy on the valve train.Im also running a brass distributor gear and a brass tip on the fuel pump shaft also running comp roller tip rockers. Does anyone have an idea on how long or how many miles this stuff lasts before it needs attention. This car is primarily a street driven cruiser/toy. Ive been hearing some horror stories. Opinions? Info? Thanks

I've also heard horror stories.

A solid roller is inherently going to be a bit harsh on the rest of the valve train, whether on the street or racing. I built an A roadster with a factory hydraulic roller cam engine for a guy a few years back, last time I talked with him it's 21,000 trouble free miles on it. With the solids, I would keep a very close eye on the valve train, run a magnetic drain plug in the oil pan, and probably cut my oil filter apart at every oil change to check for metal. JMO, I'm far from being one of the motor guru's around here.

An average set of Solid roller lifters on the strip need to be replaced after 80-100 passes before the bearings give up! hte problem is teh bearing s are getting limited oil unless you are full throttle! So basically you have a time bomb on your hands as far as I am concerned! I would keep a very close eye on your valve lash because when a lifter comes apart so could your engine!