what is the difference between a hydraulic roller cam and a solid roller cam? is there a difference in power between the 2? im building a 306 with afr 185 holley systemax intake and a custom cam should i stay with hydraulic roller or switch to solid roller?
i need some help guys

 

can anyone help me out

 

solid roller means dont miss your shift because it will go kaboom if you get to many r's

 

actually Tim a solid roller will rev higher, but your right about less cushion on a miss shift (more likley to bend a push rod or break a rocker stud). Generally speaking a solid is good for high rpm, high hp applicatons. With a solid there is usually more wear and tear and they usuall only come in pretty agressive profiles. IMO unless this is a real track or weekend car, that already has good heads and big gears, just stick with a hyd. roller.

 

yea its going to be pretty much my daily driver so i think ill stay with a hyd thanks a lot

 

the main difference is about 1000 rpms...unless you plan to zing it like a honda, do hydrolic

 

does a solid roller require solid lifters? is that the whole point behind the "solid" name?

 

Yes

 

honda's use solid cams?

 

thought so, thanks JD