MDS - Can it stay for carb'ed applications?

I recently picked up a complete 6.4 Hemi from a 2016 HD (complete thread to come later)...and I'm hoping someone can tell me if you HAVE to delete the MDS for a carb'ed application. What would occur if you just leave the lifters, and leave the solenoids installed and unplugged? Based on my understanding of how MDS works, the solenoids will remain closed and not impede the lifters from interacting with the pushrod/valves.

I plan on using this long block as it came from the factory, for at least a few seasons before I tear into it...so conflicts with bigger cams isn't a concern presently.

I'd like to do as little to it as possible, aside from what is absolutely nessesary to get it into my Coronet and down the track. With how many hits I make per season, I'd like to experiment with a low dollar OEM build.

The 6.4 apache cam will bolt right in and is much bigger and only $68 from the dealer. As new as that motor is you should not even need gaskets just a dab of sealant on the corners of the timing cover.

Just leave em in there it will be fine.

If you decide you need to remove solenoids you will have to swap out the 8 MDS lifters or it will only run on 4 cyls

The 6.4 apache cam will bolt right in and is much bigger and only $68 from the dealer. As new as that motor is you should not even need gaskets just a dab of sealant on the corners of the timing cover.

Can that cam go in an 5.7 2006 engine ( with a little work?)

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As for the 58 tooth crank wheel...my last discussion with MSD gave me the impression that an update to their Hemi 6 will include a 58 tooth crank sensor. They have multiple options for LS platforms, so I'd HOPE they see the value in this as well. Worst case, I swap wheels.

Cool that will be great help to the G3 swaps in the near future.