W2 408 build

rumblefish360 said

I have noticed that a solid cam, roller or not, get a bad rap with "Extra work needed" with valve lash adjustments being needed. Normally over blown thoughts of constant lash adjustments as if it was a weekly endeavor.

While a Hyd. cam or non adjustable rockers, will never need this, it is an easy thing to do requiring a little bit of time.

If I can get my crap together (LMAO) I will be doing a solid roller in my next build.

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I was not intending to give solids a bad rap, my next one will have it. Lashing valves is a non issue. I went hydraulic roller due to already owning a roller block. I was going to use a solid roller in this build with my R3 block but engine builder advised against it for my application. I highly respect his opinion as this guy builds stock and super stock engines. (Incidently two of his cars made the finals at the nationals and worlds this year, he is owner builder and driver.

How many of the articles about using half this performance stuff are written by or sponsored by the parts vendors themselves. Of course they will tell you it is a good idea. Just because they can be used on street does not mean they should be, yes others have had success using them but many others have had nasty (expensive) failures.

The reliability issues with solid rollers are undisputable, solids flats non issue with good oils and proper break in.

Solid roller cams have their place, my opinion and that of many respected engine builders is that it is not in a car that will actually be used as a regular transportation vehicle during the warm seasons.