Mailbag: What Lifters Should I Use For My 360 Dodge Magnum Cam Swap?
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Q: I’m building a 360 Dodge Magnum engine, and want to install a performance hydraulic roller camshaft.
I can’t find the replacement OEM lifter alignment bars that the stock roller lifters require.
Is there another lifter option for this engine?
A: Yes! You can use Howards Cams retrofit hydraulic roller lifters.
They work in both LA and Magnum blocks.
The engines share the same lifter body diameter, and lubricate the valvetrain through the pushrod. The lifters are taller than your OEM lifters, so you’ll need to measure for the correct pushrod length.
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The “Lifter Retaining Bar” on the stock Magnum engine are a dime a dozen at any Pick A Part , I have yet to see one that wasn’t serviceable ” probably why there hard to find new, The Spider Retainer is about $25 new , the OEM Lifters are of high quality at about $139 making them less than 1/2 the Howard’s you recommend.
That’s good info, Dennis. Thank you. We weren’t thinking about pulling parts at the scrapyard, but that’s always a good budget-friendly alternative if you know what you’re looking for.
Anyone with limited experience pulling scrap parts might want to check out this article: Junkyard Jewels: 13 Tips for Scrapyard Parts Scrounging.