Originally Posted by B Parker (Post 684698)

Barry, I'm not saying you can't do it with the good lifters. And I agree I don't see it getting changed. Not enough racers have blown their stuff up yet. I wonder what that number will have to be before they change a rule. To set something straight there are a heck of a lot more flat tappet lifters in motors than just the high HP Big Block Chevy's. MY brother blew his small block Chevy up with Schubeck lifters. Took him over a year to get a good set of lifters. Todd says we can all do it with soft cams and lifters. You know like we did 25 years ago. He's right but we all know your going to slow down a bunch. If you're running a competitive class good luck in heads up runs. I'm not good with the Dodge/ Chrysler stuff. Maybe someone can help me out here. Back 15 plus years ago I ran a 69 Camaro. It ran ok (B/SA). But from one year to the next a Chrysler car went from just running ok in B/SA to flying the next year. I was told by a fellow racer that NHRA approved the NASCAR motor for the combo that it never came with. Anybody remember what year that was? BP

Originally Posted by B Parker (Post 684700)

Hey Todd, didn't you run high 9.50's in A. I haven't scared 70's and your trying to tell me how to slow my car down. Don't need your help I can do that on my own. LOL BP

Originally Posted by 1347 (Post 684690)

Did you buy these cam and lifters yet? Or do you just put this post up every 3 mos hoping you don't have to? I went to the Indy list and I count at least 82 cars that are solid/hydraulic lifter/cam cars. So for Indy its over 50%.
I also thought your car was for sale, are you lobbying for a rule change right before you retire?

Originally Posted by Terry Cain (Post 684704)

Yes bought two sets. One set lasted 2 runs. Other 20 minutes on dyno. Yes, my car is for sale. Didn't say I was getting out of racing. I said I had thought about it but just like every other idiot that is racing, I'm hooked.
OH, and Yes I am getting older by the hour and would really like to race ( a little) instead of constantly searching, researching and waiting months for parts. The wait for parts has really gotten out of hand. No body stocks anything.

Originally Posted by B Parker (Post 684708)

Although it will never happen, I would be in favor of bringing the duration rule back. Would save a lot of motors. I bet not many running Stock would even know how to check duration. BP

Originally Posted by impstocker (Post 492867)

Is this going too happen? Is it or has it been discussed? I am starting to build my motor might need new lifters so before i spend money..

Thanks, any feedback appreaciated.

Will Lamprecht Div. 1 I/SA 396/325 65 Impala in progress

Originally Posted by Plyguy63 (Post 684735)

My car was stored for 26 years and 4 years ago started to update the car somewhat (call me stupid). Well bodywork, paint, trans, converter, the list goes on. So decided to put it in C/SA from B/SA. Can't run with those anymore. So it's a 63 Max Wedge wagon and got to the motor (flat tappet). New Bullet cam $760, tool steel DLC coated lifters $1600, pushrods, etc, etc. Ready for the dyno. My point is I don't want a rule change now to roller lifters after all the money I have spent. Just my opinion. Have read most of the posts on this and there are good reasons for and against a rule change.

Originally Posted by Terry Cain (Post 684743)

Not wishing any bad on ya but if you haven't had on Dyno yet you might have spoke too soon. Good Luck.

Originally Posted by Plyguy63 (Post 684747)

We have done everything we can do to avoid problems. Never know. Will put it on the dyno at Line Performance, can't ask for a better place to do it. I can't wait for a rule change that may never come. Retired, that's why it took so long. Bought this car in 1976 at the U S Nationals. Part of the family now.