Rhoads lifters

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

do they make lifters for solid cams?

 

[360moparjunkie]

do they make lifters for solid cams?

74bo,
I'll go with probably not. My rhoads lifters are a variable rate lifter.
Variable rate and Solids are a contradiction.
You can always call and find out for sure.

Good luck.

 

[70aarcuda]

no variable lifter for solids....

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

actually...I just read their site and says their Vmax can be used with solids I believe.

 

[70aarcuda]

actually...I just read their site and says their Vmax can be used with solids I believe.

ok...go for it..........

usually alot cheaper and easier to buy the right cam for your application....

 

[1967DartGT]

no variable lifter for solids....

Are you sure? It sounds like you just adjust lash like you do with a solid.

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

also usually alot less eaiser when people dont repeat the obvious

 

[rumblefish360]

actually...I just read their site and says their Vmax can be used with solids I believe.

Innnncoooorect my man, it says something like, "Adjusts like a ..."


Click below:

http://www.rhoadslifters.com/Pages/VFlatTappet.html

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

incorrect

http://www.rhoadslifters.com/Pages/FAQs.html

"They may also be used with factory high performance cams. Rhoads V-Max Lifters are generally recommended for performance hydraulic cams but may also be used with performance solid lifter cams."

 

[w2360Duster]

incorrect

http://www.rhoadslifters.com/Pages/FAQs.html

"They may also be used with factory high performance cams. Rhoads V-Max Lifters are generally recommended for performance hydraulic cams but may also be used with performance solid lifter cams."

Lets us know how great they work until they wipe the lobes off in 50 miles.

 

[3404speed]

I had no problems with Rhoads lifters on my hydraulic cam...

 

[EL5DEMON340]

they wiped a lobe on a 440 i had about 20 years ago, they also sound like C**P, maybe they are better now?

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

I Was jw if they made them for a solid..They do. I didnt say I was going to use them. I had the idea of doing so, but Im fine with what I have and will save money for something needed. thanks

 

[rumblefish360]

WOW! got me on that one. I wonder how they do it? LOL.

I sit corrected Burnt!

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

haha ya idk either, but Im not going to use them unless I go back to a BIG hydraulic cam

 

[rumblefish360]

THPJJJJHHHHH

I'm skippin over big Hyd. cams. HIgh lift, sure, I'm eye ballin a Huges cam now. IDK though, but I'm about done. Roller from now on. after this 360 I'm doin now.

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

theres a nice huges cam im eyeing. http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/products.php?browse=search&search=heh3742al&partid=21857

they used it in their stroker motor

 

[MopaR&D]

I think they mean you can use Rhoads lifters with a solid cam and it will still work, much like using hydraulic lifters on a solid cam to save the cost of getting a matching cam/lifters. Rhoads lifters are a cool idea but you'll never quite get as much lift at the valve as the cam calls for (even at high RPMs) because of the bleeding down effect. Personally I'd be a little leery running lifters like that just because it would be a big potential source of oil pressure loss and lifter/cam lobe failure. Just select a good dual-pattern, fast-ramp high performance street hydraulic cam and be done with it.

 

[rumblefish360]

I'm with n the rioght cam there M-kid. However, I used them before and for years without failure or issue.

Burnt, I was eyein the next one up for use with the touched up Edel. heads;
http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/...ZW5naW5lcw==&level1=Q2Ftc2hhZnQ=&partid=21859

And this one for the current mill being built for my Magnum; http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/...ZW5naW5lcw==&level1=Q2Ftc2hhZnQ=&partid=21848

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

those are nice, but you have 1.5 rockers right? I have 1.6 and I need to ask mike what cam I can use so I dont have to use new springs

 

[rumblefish360]

Yes, 1.5's. What are your springs rated for now....is your answe in term of lift.

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

im not sure what brand they are. When i find out what they are then I will be able too tell...

 

[oldkimmer]

...............I have had great luck with Rhoads lifters.....from mild to wild .......i like them....never a problem........u can use them with non adj rockers.....................kim....