360 LA Roller block suitable for 408 600hp build?

[wreckbuilder]

Im in the process of gathering parts for a 408 build. Its sole purpose is a bracket race engine.
I have a 89 360 LA roller cam block. I am trying to figure out if this block is going to limit me in any way as far as camshaft choices
go. Is there a way to use a large solid roller cam with the factory spider lifter retainer setup? What are my options Thanks.

 

[NC Engine Builder]

A solid roller is going to be a link bar lifter, not compatible with a factory dog bone style retainer

 

[wreckbuilder]

Does the dog bone retainers limit the amount of lift or is there just not any solid lifters that are machined for the dog bones?

 

[RustyRatRod]

The dog bones are for factory style hydraulic roller lifters only.

 

[dogbreath]

The taller lifter bores should help

 

[wreckbuilder]

Ok so link bar lifters are my only option. I guess the next question is will the taller lifter bores interfere with the link ?

 

[cpearce]

I do not know the lift limit of the dog bones, you could solid shim the hydraulic roller lifter bodies to be solid roller lifters. I know a guy who run this setup with great success.

 

[64mopar]

You will need to source lifters for that particular block.Some block clearancing
will most likely be needed.
I believe I got mine from Hughes.
Depending on your head choice, you may run into pushrod issues at the head.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

In the case of any build, a mock up will be necessary.

 

[autoxcuda]

So sounds like it wouldn't prove anything running a factory roller block unless you did a modified hydraulic lifter deal ??

 

[360duster]

i use such block with BAM Solid Roller Lifters 2018-16 without any problems. Got these via IMM Engines.

Michael