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Old 08-21-2007, 12:23 PM
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Can u put roller cam in a non roller block?With changing the lifters and rocker arms?
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Old 08-21-2007, 12:32 PM
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Yes.
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Old 08-21-2007, 12:33 PM
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is there a kit u have to get to install the lifters?
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Old 08-21-2007, 12:36 PM
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link bar lifters
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Old 08-21-2007, 12:57 PM
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You need to get a retro-fit roller cam conversion cam/lifter setup. If you look on the manufacturers sites, they have a specific section for a given block that's roller cam conversion cams/lifters
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Old 08-21-2007, 01:21 PM
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and doing such has been proven to provide an additional 15+rwhp, cost? $ 500 parts
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Old 08-21-2007, 05:51 PM
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However, you may install a mechanical roller cam in an early block and make real HP.
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Old 08-22-2007, 12:07 PM
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Well mines a nonroller block and it is completely stock.Is there a cam that i can get that will work with a stock setup with flat top pistons?
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Old 08-22-2007, 06:02 PM
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Sure, try this
www.summitracing.com
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