Diff in SBC and LT1 solid roller
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Originally Posted by foggedz
As the topic says, what changes were made to the LT1 block/ cam? Can you run a SBC solid roller in an LT1, along with the needed valve train parts?
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The sbc cam were 2 types, hydraulic flat and hydraulic roller. They both have different cam gear bolts patterns. Also the hydraulic roller cams had a ridge on the cam face for the retaining plate. Also 95-97 LT1 cams had deeper and bigger opti-shaft hole in the center of the cam.
The distributer gear is there and used to drive the oil pump.
The distributer gear is there and used to drive the oil pump.
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Originally Posted by Captainofiron
whats the point of the LT1 cam having a distributor gear if the LT1 doesnt have the distributor out back, it has the opti mounted up front?
Is it just me or am I missing something
Is it just me or am I missing something
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Originally Posted by Turbo_6
The lifters are different for a late model block as well.
lifters for the HR cams are 'taller' than the old ones.
This can be handled in different ways. One is to get the newer SR lifters that are taller to clear the lifter bosses on the LT1 block. Another option is to have the lifter bosses machined down to accept the 'older' SR lifters that are much cheaper than the newer SR set ups.
This can be handled in different ways. One is to get the newer SR lifters that are taller to clear the lifter bosses on the LT1 block. Another option is to have the lifter bosses machined down to accept the 'older' SR lifters that are much cheaper than the newer SR set ups.
