What year did Ford go to roller blocks?

skiwesser · 08-21-2005, 07:46 PM

Was it '85, are they stronger than roller blocks.
Is a hydro flat tappet lifter as streetable as roller lifters?
Thanks
Wes

Gearhead999 · 08-21-2005, 09:35 PM

1986 were the roller blocks first years, if I remember correctly.

Don't think they are any stronger. The Mexican blocks are stronger, higher nickel content.

Yep, just as streetable, but you can get a MUCH more aggresive opening and closing events with the roller lifter.

Ieatcamaros · 08-22-2005, 11:57 AM

1985 was the first year for the roller blocks. They are not any stronger. And a hydraulic roller cam is better than a flat tappet cause like gearhead999 said, you can more aggressive with them.

rwhite65 · 08-22-2005, 07:52 PM

I believe it was 1985 also.
Ryan

foxeleanorgt · 08-23-2005, 07:06 AM

1985 was the 1st year for the roller block.

tmoss · 08-23-2005, 07:39 AM

1985 was the first year

PKRWUD · 08-30-2005, 05:43 PM

The 1985 CFI engines had flat tappet blocks. The 1985 HO engines that came w/ a 5 speed were rollers. The F150's started using roller blocks in 1988, even though they didn't start using roller cams until 1992.

08-21-2005, 07:46 PM	#1
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	What year did Ford go to roller blocks? Was it '85, are they stronger than roller blocks. Is a hydro flat tappet lifter as streetable as roller lifters? Thanks Wes __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

08-21-2005, 09:35 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: What year did Ford go to roller blocks? 1986 were the roller blocks first years, if I remember correctly. Don't think they are any stronger. The Mexican blocks are stronger, higher nickel content. Yep, just as streetable, but you can get a MUCH more aggresive opening and closing events with the roller lifter. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

08-22-2005, 11:57 AM	#3
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: What year did Ford go to roller blocks? 1985 was the first year for the roller blocks. They are not any stronger. And a hydraulic roller cam is better than a flat tappet cause like gearhead999 said, you can more aggressive with them. __________________ The sig says it all.

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08-23-2005, 07:06 AM	#5
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08-30-2005, 05:43 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Re: What year did Ford go to roller blocks? The 1985 CFI engines had flat tappet blocks. The 1985 HO engines that came w/ a 5 speed were rollers. The F150's started using roller blocks in 1988, even though they didn't start using roller cams until 1992. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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