An "extra" $1400 to run a roller cam??
I guess I don't see how the math works out there.
Solid flat tappet cam, nitriding, edm lifters = about $525
Mild roller cam, mid-level lifters, price of bronze gear over iron gear = about $1200
Looks like about $650-700 difference to me.
If you were okay with more entry level lifters(which are fine for many mild roller race applications), then the cam and lifters are under $750.
Comp Cams 23-758-9 cam = $337
Howard's 91727 roller lifters = $380
Mid-level upgrade lifters:
Crane 66542-16 Ultra-pro = $788
Comp Sportsman 96829-16 = $689
Dwayne, I already have ductile rockers that would work for a solid flat tappet and correct length pushrods.
Therefore I added the cost of roller rockers and pushrods on top of everything you accounted. If it were a fresh build and I already needed rockers and pushrods, your thinking is correct. The difference is much less in that case.
Thank you for your input.