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Can you use a hydraulic cam with solids?

1303Steve - July 21st, 2010 at 09:14 AM

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

vw54 - July 21st, 2010 at 09:29 AM

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

1303Steve - July 21st, 2010 at 09:34 AM

Hi

The ramps are different.

Steve

Menangler - July 21st, 2010 at 09:38 PM

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.

matberry - July 21st, 2010 at 09:41 PM

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