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Topic: Who makes the best roller lifters ?
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Clevo377
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From: Blackburn, Victoria, Australia
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-04-2003 05:15 AM
   
Opinions please.Paul
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Just Strokin
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From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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posted 03-04-2003 07:09 AM
Some swear by CompCams since they are rebuildable.
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Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
"Buzzzzzz.......Click"
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-04-2003 11:34 AM
In order of quality and cost.1)Jessel (I can't afford them)
2)Crane PRO series (what we use)
3)Crower Severe duty
4)Isky
5)Comp
6)Crane or Crower std.
7)Engle (what most of the rest of the cam companies box)
8)Herbert
9)Pro-form (JUNK!)
10)Probe (CRAP) Some here on M&M may dissagree with my list or the order, but it's doubtful that anyone else has actually used them all except me.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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rockafellz
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From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
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posted 03-04-2003 11:50 AM
Hey Alex, where would you rate Harland Sharp?Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
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Dad Vishus
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From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 12:28 PM
How bout Lunati?KV has used them for several years and they have worked well and held up for 2 years. Rebuildable, too. I've got Crowers in my car. I'll see how they are. ------------------
63 Falcon 377 Cleveland stroker Flying Toilet alchohol injection. 6.19 @ 110 MPH 1/8 mile
2002 Ranger FX4 daily driver
2000 F350 PSD Crew cab dually - Like commuting in a B52!!
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JCQuinn@work
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From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 12:33 PM
Are we talking about roller lifters or roller rockers?John
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Just Strokin
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From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 01:37 PM
quote:
Title says "Who makes the best roller Lifter?"
DV, Some say the Lunati roller lifter for Ford's was once made for them by Crane. ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
"Buzzzzzz.......Click"
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-04-2003 02:12 PM
Lunati buys their roller lifters and reboxes them. Some from Crane, some from Engle and some from ??? See list for rating.
My 2003 Harland Sharp catalog does not show them producing or selling any roller lifters at this time.  They did not have any on display at the PRI show.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Dad Vishus
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From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 08:03 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Lunati buys their roller lifters and reboxes them. Some from Crane, some from Engle and some from ??? See list for rating.
My 2003 Harland Sharp catalog does not show them producing or selling any roller lifters at this time. They did not have any on display at the PRI show.
Are Lunatis the only ones with permanently attached crossbars?The Crowers in my Falcon are slotted and the crossbars are removable. In fact, they fall apart when the lifters are removed. Just curious.  ------------------
63 Falcon 377 Cleveland stroker Flying Toilet alchohol injection. 6.19 @ 110 MPH 1/8 mile
2002 Ranger FX4 daily driver
2000 F350 PSD Crew cab dually - Like commuting in a B52!!
98 US Cargo Phantom II 28'
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-04-2003 08:05 PM
They are made that way so you can replace one if neccasary DV.
Several manufacturers produce/box them that way.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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rockafellz
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From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 09:04 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
My 2003 Harland Sharp catalog does not show them producing or selling any roller lifters at this time. They did not have any on display at the PRI show.
Sorry about that. I mis-read the thread title. I thought we were talking about roller rocker arms.  Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
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SundanceKid
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From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-04-2003 11:29 PM
Does anyone make rollers for a SBF with horizontal bars? The kind with springs so you can swap cams without removeing the intake?
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BarrysGrrl
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From: Illinois/Indiana & parts inbetween
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-04-2003 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by SundanceKid:
Does anyone make rollers for a SBF with horizontal bars? The kind with springs so you can swap cams without removeing the intake?
Engle.
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Beth
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-04-2003 11:35 PM
That was me posting above.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Clevo377
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From: Blackburn, Victoria, Australia
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-05-2003 03:28 AM
Thanks to all for the replies. I have ordered a set of Crower HIPPO units. They seemed the best that I can afford. Paul
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CometGT1974
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From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-05-2003 08:44 AM
Alex, what about the Shubeck lifters?? There supposed to be a good product but extremely expensive!!!!
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-05-2003 09:14 AM
They are not roller lifters Steve. They are ceramic tipped radius flat tappet lifters.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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MCA member# 53321
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Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1460
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-05-2003 11:28 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Clevo377:
Thanks to all for the replies. I have ordered a set of Crower HIPPO units. They seemed the best that I can afford. Paul
That's what I used in my 331 stroker. 500 hard street miles and no problems yet. Time will tell I guess.
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1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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CometGT1974
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From: Asheville, NC USA
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posted 03-05-2003 11:48 AM
I was thinking that Schubeck says his lifters will perform as well as a roller without the danger of the roller and bearings failing....and there lighter....
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SundanceKid
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From: UT
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posted 03-05-2003 12:56 PM
Thanks Barrysgrrl...er um Alex..?
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n2oMike
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From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-05-2003 03:43 PM
Technically, the lifters do NOT have rollers, but Schubeck has units for use on flat tappet, AND roller cams. The flat tappet lifters are almost flat on the bottom. The ones for roller cams are more extremely rounded on the bottom to keep them from 'digging' into the opening ramp. They are very light, very tough, and have no parts to fail. (unless the material breaks apart) They are also VERY expensive! Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
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Mpcoluv
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From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-05-2003 04:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by CometGT1974:
I was thinking that Schubeck says his lifters will perform as well as a roller without the danger of the roller and bearings failing....and there lighter....
Do you need a specially treated cam?
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SundanceKid
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From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-05-2003 04:17 PM
Hey Alex, I tried to find those lifter from Engle on my own with no luck. Do you happen to know the part number and a good source to get em? Can you get them?
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-05-2003 04:44 PM
You can buy from Engle direct.
310-450-0806
NO website.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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bluestreek
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posted 03-05-2003 09:57 PM
SundanceKid,FYI: You can make or buy a set of magnetic lifter holders to hold the lifters up while you change the cam. It is a magnet attached to the end of a long bolt and slid down through the pushrod holes. Dan
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-05-2003 10:17 PM
There is an excellent article on roller lifters and related valve train componants in the new issue of NHRA's National Dragster magazine.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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CometGT1974
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posted 03-06-2003 09:18 AM
I dont think you have to run a special cam with the schubeck radius lifters, i'm pretty sure they are a direct replacement for roller lifters.
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-06-2003 12:23 PM
quote:
Originally posted by CometGT1974:
I dont think you have to run a special cam with the schubeck radius lifters, i'm pretty sure they are a direct replacement for roller lifters.
NO, NO, NO!
They are NOT direct replacments for roller lifters.
Schubeck makes several styles of lifters.
Flat tappet solid, and hydraulic with a ceramic tip, hydro roller, and a new two piece solid roller.
His new roller replacement is a revolutionary design that requires a special radius cam grind
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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CometGT1974
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posted 03-06-2003 12:25 PM
Wow, shows you how much I know!!  I'd love to have a set of those lightweight radius lifters....just too damn expensive!! $820.00 for a set....
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SundanceKid
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posted 03-06-2003 03:28 PM
Where would one go to read about these new fangled lifters? Not that I can afford them just for knowledge purposes. Alex, I desided to go to a solid roller cam after some thought. Knowing my requirements and about what size I want, do you have any manufacturer recomendations to look at?
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-06-2003 06:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by CometGT1974:
Wow, shows you how much I know!! I'd love to have a set of those lightweight radius lifters....just too damn expensive!! $820.00 for a set....
How about a set of Jessels for $1620? 
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Moneymaker
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posted 03-06-2003 06:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SundanceKid:
Where would one go to read about these new fangled lifters? Not that I can afford them just for knowledge purposes. Alex, I desided to go to a solid roller cam after some thought. Knowing my requirements and about what size I want, do you have any manufacturer recomendations to look at?
Question one: www.schubeck.com
Question two: Now that's a silly question?
Comp of course!
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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