Hi All,

As many of you know I've taken a certain pride in driving my 11's street car to the strip. I knew the day would come wished I had I trailer... first time when I busted a rocker and a buddy offered to tow me with his trailer the next day then a couple weeks later when its apparent I ate some lifters... the baby's in the shop and I'll know the prognosis next week (unfortunately I don't have the equipment or wherewithal yet to do this at home )... Anyhow I'm pretty sure I lost at least two lifters and probably the cam.

Everything was new in May last year and I've probably racked up a little over 1000 miles street and strip...

The solid roller cam is great and turns out the power great but it's apparent the lifters weren't up to the task. Comp Super rollerss... Most the guys around here freshen their race motors every two seasons as for going over the top end and checking bearings and what not... but these guys aren't turning the street miles.

At any rate, I've learned everything needs to be double checked at least every season. I'm going to step up to direct oiled pressurized lifters, probably crowers (thanks pat )... I think I'll have the old lady talked into a new trailer and truck soon we'll see...

anyways... moral of the story is a solid roller motor is more for racin' and less for cruisin' around (duh!). Check the valvetrain frequently and if you need to adjust the same valve twice take a good look at the lifters!

-Chris