kl92gt

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

kl92gt

can anyone help me out

Tims 88GT

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

JD1969

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.

kl92gt

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

Twister

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

Albizo66

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

JD1969

Yes

grabbem88

honda's use solid cams?

Albizo66

thought so, thanks JD