88 383 question

[JJHUSSY]

Currently in the process of building a 383 from an '88 Chev.
The block itself will have a scat 9000 crank, h beam rods, mahle forged pistons etc etc.
I have been looking through the forums to find another post of the same type (some people get pissy ), with no avail.

I do NOT have the provisions for a factory roller cam setup. I want to run a roller cam. (for obvious reasons)

Can I run the retro-fit hydraulic roller lifters from the old style blocks? (two piece rear main seals)


Thanks!

 

[TylerZ281500]

if it says that the roller retro fit stuff will work on a pre 87 block then id say yes, if its an 88+one it should have roller capabilites and you cna use factory roller stuff.

 

[eric.s.t]

88+ can't have stock roller parts. Depending on the block, some of them yes, had it ready for it. Mine is a '90 and I couldn't. I had to put in rollerised componants such as the rockers, llifters and such. Chances are , you'll have to do the same as me.

 

[JJHUSSY]

Yeah I can't use the factory roller stuff. Don't have the bosses on the block. Just wanted to know if anyone has used the >87 roller lifters in one of these blocks before I spend a bunch of cash!

 

[bluex]

If you don't have the bosses in the block for the factory lifter hold down then you have to use the retro fit stuff. You won't have a way to keep the factory roller lifters from rotating an then bad things will happen I suppose....

 

[JJHUSSY]

Lol yeah would be quite a nasty way to destroy thousands of dollars! I'm not looking to run OEM roller lifters, just wondering if kits like this will work for me : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Comp-Cams-SB...Parts_Accessories&hash=item589dd75659&vxp=mtr

 

[bluex]

Ya they should since you really have no other choice/option. You can call comp cams an ask them at 1 800 999 0853 to be extra sure instead of blindly trusting a bunch of idiots on the internet

 

[JJHUSSY]

ahaha i guess so eh, just wanted to hear if anyone had any experience! thanks for the help everyone!