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Old 10-10-2011 | 06:33 PM
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whats better a hydraulic flat tappet,or roller cam .
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Old 10-10-2011 | 06:35 PM
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Roller will live longer and make more power.

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Old 10-11-2011 | 05:16 AM
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Hydraulic roller - too many possible issues with flat tappets now.

If you have an '87 or newer one piece rear main seal block, it's a no brainer going to hydraulic roller as the factory pieces are cheap and a cam button is not needed.
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