Thread: Sbc 327 - Need Help Big Time!!!

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I plan to remove the motor this Saturday and get it on a run-stand and tear the whole thing apart. I'm assuming I've got trash down in the block now and need to check the rotating assembly (which was perfect before). The main question is: Is this crap going to happen again if I use a flat-tappet lifter set again? If it's a strong possibility, then I'll invest in a roller cam (thinking XR270 series w/ 495/502 lift) and hydraulic roller lifters. What do you think?

I'll definitely post pics of the damage and see what you all think...

I probably deserved what I got... considering I've molested a virgin numbers-matching motor on a '66 Chevelle! I guess when you throttle your virgin like it's dollar night at the chicken ranch there's going to be some wreckage...