I called PAW, i think thats the name, the company with the HUGE parts book. The guy said i had to run those $400 lifters and i couldnlt run the spider. I cant see how i couldnt run the spider. I thought the only difference is the lifter valley being machined to accept the 2 spider hold down bolts but i can do that myself right? Or even a machine shop for cheaper than $400 lifters. Are the lifter bores taller do you think on factory roller motors?
I just cant see spending that much money on lifters, they USED to have a kit where you didn't even need to machine anything and you used a spider, lifter hold on pieces, and 2 bolts that expanded in the lifter valley to hold it all down. Now even if they dont make that kit anymore, if i get my hands on a spider and lifter hold down setup from a 302, or even a new spider all together, i should be able to make it work with new roller lifters for less than $200. Thats an extra $200 towards other parts.
Anyway, maybe im totally missing the point but let me know. I dont see anythign wrong with using the spider.
I just cant see spending that much money on lifters, they USED to have a kit where you didn't even need to machine anything and you used a spider, lifter hold on pieces, and 2 bolts that expanded in the lifter valley to hold it all down. Now even if they dont make that kit anymore, if i get my hands on a spider and lifter hold down setup from a 302, or even a new spider all together, i should be able to make it work with new roller lifters for less than $200. Thats an extra $200 towards other parts.
Anyway, maybe im totally missing the point but let me know. I dont see anythign wrong with using the spider.