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Maybe he doesn't want to worry about wiping a lobe. The money spent is worth the peace of mind to some.


If he's thinking of going more aggressive than OEM, then I agree that does make cam break-in more critical.

But if he's just doing a legit stock-type restoration, that type of cam has pretty gentle lobes and is a lot less of an issue to break in successfully using good lifters w/ the right springs & flat-tappet compatible oil.

The OP needs to realistic about what he wants and what he can budget for. You know as well as anyone that going roller is a lot more $$$.