How big of a lift does a roller camshaft have?

This engine comes with a hydraulic roller camshaft with 215/223 degrees of duration at 0.050-inch tappet lift with 0.473/0.473-inch valve lift.

Can a roller cam be used in a non roller cam engine?

One last point, the hydraulic roller cams intended for factory roller cam, one-piece rear main seal engines will use a stepped nose camshaft to fit behind the limiter plate bolted to the front of the block. Do not use these stepped nose cams in older, non-roller cam engines.

Can a camshaft be replaced with a Melling lifter?

Melling stock replacement camshafts are developed, engineered, tested and manufactured with the highest standards of quality and materials. Camshaft and Lifter Kits New Melling lifters should always be part of a new camshaft installation.

How are Melling camshaft bolts and lock plates manufactured?

Melling camshaft bolts and lock plates are manufactured to the most stringent specifications using only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure maintenance free performance. Camshaft Shim Washers

Can a roller cam be converted to a roller lifter?

Comp Cams has just made the conversion a whole lot easier with their drop-in retrofit roller lifters. The Pro-Magnum series lifters utilize a link bar to keep the lifter in position which eliminates the need for the factory hold downs.

What are the part numbers for roller cams?

The part numbers are 8931-16 for Windsor motors and 8934-16 for 429-460 blocks. Contact the Comp Cams “CAM HELP” tech line for questions, 1-800-999-0853

What kind of roller cam does a Windsor motor use?

The lifters will work with a standard base circle hydraulic roller cam, and feature an anti pump-up internal design enabling them to be used in high rpm applications. The part numbers are 8931-16 for Windsor motors and 8934-16 for 429-460 blocks.

Can a roller cam be added to a small block engine?

The hydraulic roller cam conversion kit that you mentioned is intended to upgrade Chevy’s one-piece rear main seal small-block engines. A little history on the small-block Chevy is in order here.