[Question on lifters and cams]

Well Tim, you're right, I was hoping I wouldn't hear something like this, but I'm glad I did. I asked for help and this forum gave it to me. Thanks you all for your help. I've already changed the oil and filter, and I dropped the pan a couple of days ago -- didn't really seem like any shavings were in there, just a couple on the bottom. The problem was only with two lifters, and the heads only have 1000 miles on them, so I don't think there should be much in there, but it would be wise for me to go ahead and check it out. The two valves were the two intake valves closest to the firewall on the passenger-side. I just thought of another question -- what's the cylinder order on an sbc? Thanks.

[Question on lifters and cams]

See here's the thing. I've had the hybrid for roughly a week and a half, and when I drove it home, I noticed a lot of blow-by on the passenger-side valve cover breather and a large loss of power. When I took the valve covers off and let the engine run, I noticed that on the passenger side two of the valves weren't moving. I took out the lifters and this is what they looked like

 

 

So now I'm positive the camshaft is also screwed up...DING! I pulled it out and it had two lobes completely rounded off and one was on its way. I knew a guy that had a camshaft for sale so I went and talked to him and he said that he'd sell me his Lunati cam and lifters for $100 -- brand new. So I thought great, I don't have to wait for one to come in, I get a great brand, and it's cheap. I bought it from him and found out that the cam and lifters are solid, versus the previous one which was hydraulic. So, like I said, I do have both lifters that I need -- hydraulics and solids, but I was just going to check with you guys to see if I could still use the hydraulics, because I really don't want to be adjusting the valves every six thousand miles give or take. I think I'm going to end up putting the solids in there, though. I here that you get used to adjusting them after a while, so maybe it won't be so bad. Anyways, now you know where I'm coming from and thanks for the help.

[Question on lifters and cams]

Hi all, I just changed my came out from a hydraulic to a solid and I have a set of hydraulic lifters and solid lifters for it. I know you're not supposed to, but I was wondering if I would hurt the engine by putting in hydraulic lifters in there with the solid cam. Reason being is that they are much more maintenance free, and since I'm in college and have a job etc. etc. that is a big + for me. The engine is a 350...if you need any other info about it just tell me and I'll let you know. Thanks for any help in advance.

[Pros and Cons of Hood Scoop]

Thank you all for the replies. I suppose since my hood is generally rust free I won't butcher it up. I found a setup on an 85 GT that should be compatible with my carb. I'll put pictures up when it's done, but for now I'm upgrading the cam.

[Pros and Cons of Hood Scoop]

I've thought about that, and when I searched through the archives, I found a lot of people doing that. I don't really care for the way it makes the engine bay look more cluttered up with the exception of greimann's former car [hats off to you]. Plus, it seems like the hood scoop would be able to allow more air into the filter. Thanks though for the suggestion -- it is the most probable. Any one else?

[Pros and Cons of Hood Scoop]

Hi all, I recently became the owner of a 280zx w/a 350 , and as part of my campaign to achieve more performance and effeciency, I was wondering how much it would benefit me to cut a hole in the hood, put a hood scoop on and allow cold air to hit the filter. I know that I would get a performance gain out of it, but I also know that it will probably hurt my cd, so I'm thinking all in all I'd probably come out even, right? I searched the archives for this but couldn't find the results I am looking for. Also, if I add a hood scoop, I'd be worried about driving it in heavy rain conditions. If anybody has any advice I'm open to everything. Thanks all in advance.