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View Poll Results: Who's at fault?

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  • Customer- Should have been specific

    15 55.56%

  • Shop- Should have asked

    3 11.11%

  • Both are at fault

    9 33.33%
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  1. 06-27-2013 04:38 PM #1
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    Retro roller vs. OEM roller $$$...I actually have a 383 crank not a true 400. Flywheel is fine, old oil pan will work if you get the rms adapter to fit it. So figure you save about $400 on lifters, and have to spend about $250 on adapter and spider/dog bones/retainer. Pretty much a wash.
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  2. 06-27-2013 08:35 PM #2
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    retros lifters are not $400 less you want to pay that ? if you need a cam can pick of a bare bones kit howards for 519. cam and lifter BUT do not forget you will need a way to hold the cam from walking like a cam button
    Irish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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