Originally Posted by Terry Cain (Post 687096)

As stated above. I'm retired. On a fixed income. Would like to spend a few of my retirement years racing. Hell, I ain't sure I can even get into the car anymore, it's been so long.
Keep in mind we're talking about motors that were produced in the 1960's and 70's. There hasn't been a flat tappet motor to come out of Detroit since 1985. So, we're talking at least 40 year old motor design. When was the last set of Shubeck's made? At least 10 years maybe 15.
Some people have said. I see you have your car for sale. YES I do. Mainly because it's a pain for an old timer with arthritis to get in and out of. Some have also said it's another nail in the coffin for the stockers. Let me tell ya something. That horse left the barn A LONG TIME AGO. If the rule were changed I doubt it would say you have to run the roller lifter.

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 687097)

Are you delusional? If you're running a big-block anything in Stock then you're in a highly populated class. If the rule is changed then your competitors WILL take advantage of it meaning you WILL be forced to take advantage of it or you will not be competitive.

Originally Posted by Barry Polley (Post 687112)

I don’t see any ( Likes) so that pretty much sums it up.

Originally Posted by e vassar (Post 687126)

Have yall looked at the Howard's direct lube solid lifters?

Originally Posted by Stan Weiss (Post 687087)

Ignoring pushrod angle against the lifter. A flat lifter / cam really produces no side loading.


Again ignoring pushrod angle against the lifter. A roller lifter / cam will produce side loading. Look at pressure angle.


While a roller lifter doesn't the max velocity limit of a flat lifter, at does have other limits. Again look at pressure angle.



Stan