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Thanks for the input. I better pass on the cheap lifters. I will get a hydraulic flat tappet kit from Elgin, Howards or Summit. Sure it will work fine.

Originally Posted by figure8

Thanks for the input. I better pass on the cheap lifters. I will get a hydraulic flat tappet kit from Elgin, Howards or Summit. Sure it will work fine.

IMO you're throwing your money away buying any flat tappet cam considering the lubrication qualities of the oils available today. Do yourself a favor and invest in a roller cam to better ensure that it will last.

Originally Posted by figure8

Thanks for the input. I better pass on the cheap lifters. I will get a hydraulic flat tappet kit from Elgin, Howards or Summit. Sure it will work fine.

Or Isky. The trick is to break the cam in with used and practically worn out springs. I have a Howards in the garage I plan to put in the 350 in a 76 Corvette. If it was running a 4 speed i would not hesitate to put in a 30-30 Isky that was ground in 64 and has been in 3 different engines. It's a solid lifter cam and I think it's too stout for an automatic.

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

Or Isky. The trick is to break the cam in with used and practically worn out springs. I have a Howards in the garage I plan to put in the 350 in a 76 Corvette. If it was running a 4 speed i would not hesitate to put in a 30-30 Isky that was ground in 64 and has been in 3 different engines. It's a solid lifter cam and I think it's too stout for an automatic.

I hear you . I have a 30+ year old Crower Monarch .470 lift, 230 duration @.050, 110 LS that I would use in a heartbeat if I didn't have an automatic and turnpike cruiser gear