SBM Roller Lifter Choice
After reading and researching issues with hydraulic roller lifters on this and another Mopar forum I have come to the conclusion to **** can the cheap *** Comp Cam Retrofit Hydraulic Roller lifters that had so lovingly installed in my stock block 340. Like I have said before I am done with hydraulic lifters, so my intent is to replace them with a quality solid roller and yes that means that I will be running a solid roller on a hydraulic grind.
My problem is the vast amount of roller lifters available, which one do I get?
Please someone help me find a solid roller lifter with the following features.
- Must be suitable for use in a stock 1969 LA 340 block, no mods have been made to the block including no mods to the oiling system, oil pressure currently 30 psi hot idle, 65 psi cruz speed
- .810 roller or larger
- Retrofit type configuration NO grinding of the block required to fit
- Lowered oil groove for use in standard lifter bore that may have been recessed at the top of the bore by the factory
- Must be able to be removed completely from the engine without removing the cylinder heads
This is a performance street application.
The engine is currently assembled, running and in the car.
I love the cam I hate the excessively loud clattering hydraulic roller lifters, it's driving me nuts every time I start the engine.
Engine dyno'ed at 442 corrected HP equipped with ported iron X heads with (CC) Comp Cam roller rocker arm assemblies.
CC 8920-16 Retrofit Hydraulic Roller lifters
CC 20-811-9 Camshaft
CC 987-17 Valve Springs - edit 987-16
I know I will need different length push rods
Anyone willing to recommend a quality producer of such a solid roller lifter.
Your help is greatly appreciated, I am pulling my hair out and their not much left.
Thanks in advance