Cam question...need roller rockers.

[markd79ta]

I am looking at a new cam for the '97 along with the recommended valve springs. What roller rockers are good for the LT1. I am looking for more of a low cost 1.6 roller rocker until I can do the rebuild in about three years. Does the lifters need to be changed for this cam, or are the stock ones adequate; I have about 94K on them, though. I need to pull the intake to fix the leak, and I thought I would pull the heads, and port the pockets at the same time...get the valves reseated.

Oh, are the shorty headers worth the money, or should I stay with the manifolds?

COMP CAMS 1993-97 5.7L LT1

266/276 degrees advertised duration, computer controlled, hydraulic, Xtreme RPM, roller cam
Duration at .050 in. cam lift: 210 intake/220 exhaust
Gross valve lift: .500 in. intake/.510 in. exhaust
Lobe separation: 114 degrees
RPM range: 1,000 to 5,000

Anyhow, I thought about going a little more aggressive, but I am not interested in getting a new program at this time, but a little more power until I rebuild the motor. Supposedly, this one works on a stock programmed PCM.

[N20LT4Bird]

I am running crane gold rollers. They are pricey, but they are holding real nice. I have also run comp pro magnum rollers in the past and are also a nice rocker. They are about 50 bucks cheaper.

you can reuse your old lifters, they have a roller tip and do not often wear out. Just make sure they are in good shape when you pull the heads.

[BAS]

The 218/224 cam needs a little reprogram, but is
great on the stock converter.

I used the crane gold rr's.

You probably have a burnt lifter or 2 if you've
run the car hard.

Definitely check them out and the cam lobes too
for burn marks.

[wolfdogs]

change the lifter with that many miles on it. they are "dished".
i use the crane gold too.

[N20LT4Bird]

I've never seen one of those rollers go, but thats just me. Change em if you got the dough.