Solid roller cam

[LT1B4C]

Who makes solid roller cams for lt1's? How does the fit work between the camshaft and the optispark? What is the advantage's of a solid roller? And what all is necessary for the conversion?

[Z28pr0jekt]

I don't know all the intricacies of it but AI has a solid roller package but it is not cheap at all, I think it is mainly because they use shaft mount rockers and those are some high $$ items

http://advancedinduction.com/AiProductsVT.html

Scroll down to where it says "solid roller kit"

as for advantages, Solid rollers have MUCH higher lift on the cam and take some very aggressive RPMs

[z28rob18]

AI will custom grind one and you dont have to use there kit just solid roller parts. the advantages are more of a stronger valvetrain. hydrolic roller lifters pump themselves up to become solid and obviously solid roller lifters are solid. but with solid roller you have to adjust the valves every couple miles about 2000 miles. i think it'd be better to stick with hydrolic roller unless your goin .600+ lift with alot of duration. or if your spinnin the motor real high.

[MEAN LT1]

pro's:

As mentioned above your valvetrain is stronger and more consistant.

In most cases HP is increased throught the rpm band

broader torque curve

able to handle much higher lift (due to valvetrain)

Ramp rate is more agressive

LSA is usually tighter

Cons:

Cost is usually higher for valvtrain parts.

usually have to spin motor higher

adjust valves every so often(its not as bad as people say)

Not really an everyday driver combo.

[LT1B4C]

hmmm, alright well that doesnt sound like the right path for me then.

[z28rob18]

yea im goin solid roller with my 383 build and ima daily drive it but its kinda needed.