10-08-2010, 05:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by MackNed
You have to change them out also-- different cam profile and require a different roller.. Also you will have to swap out the push tubes, and most likely the rocker arms (they need to be adjustable rockers or adjustable push tubes may work for a while, but the treads have a tendency of failing after awhile). then you will need to figure out what ratio for the rockers depending on your configuration. Stick with the hydraulic lifters---they float at higher rpm (can't pump up with oil) so you may kill a lifter- they are a good safeguard. Why ,I like solid they require more maintenance, over head adjustments, and when they over speed things bent and break. Also there are easier and cheaper ways of getting 15 horsepower. |
All of this just to clean your radiator?   |