Can you use a hydraulic cam with solids?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2010, 9:14 am

#791756

Hi

I'm collecting bits for an Oxyboxer for my daily/son David's car.

Its going to be 88 x 94 with a Chevy Journal DPR crank etc

I have a Berg K8 ground for hydraulic lifters that I was going to put in my WBX years ago, Ive read that you can run solids on a hydraulic cam but not visa versa, is this true or should I just buy another cam?

Steve

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2010, 9:29 am

#791760

what would be the difference in the cam grinds ???

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2010, 9:34 am

#791761

Hi

The ramps are different.

Steve

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1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2010, 9:38 pm

#791929

Steve,
I have used a stock 2.1 hydro cam with solids in a 1600 engine, worked fine no rattle and made good power compared to a stock 1600 cam.

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Jul 2010, 9:41 pm

#791931

Not recommended usually, different ramp for the valving in the hydro lifter to work....

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