Hey all,
A few random thoughts floating through my head need resolution...
1)Anybody here ever use Rhoads lifters? If so, which part did you order?
They don't explicitly market one for the 215/3.5, but they do make them for
the Buick 301 (?????) and the 350, but they seem to market it for the post
1970 350. I know, from looking at other parts, that something did change on
the 350 in 1970 that affected the lifters, but I just don't know what it was
Crane also makes a "Fast bleed" lifter which is essentially a milder
version of the Rhoads lifter, shortening cam duration by ~10 deg, vs. the 20
deg. reduction produced by a Rhoads.
1a) I suspect that the ideal cam would be the next hottest one above what
you would want to use w/ regular hydraulic lifters. Since both brands are
fully pumped up by 2500/3000 RPM, you could look for a cam that enters its
stride right around that RPM level. Again, anyone have personal experience?
2) Anybody here ever resleve a Rover block for a bigger bore? My local
machine shop says they can resleve and deck the engine for under $800, but I
m not sure how big of a bore I can get. At only 400 lbs, the 5.7L Chevy
LS-1 is starting to look mighty attractive, and they're getting cheaper by
the day. (This whole thought is for my next project, not my current one)
James J.
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