According to a Monte Carlo SS forum, '87-'88 SS 305's are flat tappet but the block may have come roller-ready; cast in boss, may or may not be drilled and tapped for the roller lifter retainer (spider).
Odd that GM would put a roller in '87-xx F-Bodies and not in the G-Bodies.
87 Monte SS- roller cam?
You guys with a last-year SS who have torn into your engines.... did the factory put a roller cam in it? Or still just a flat tappet?
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Do 87-88 engines have roller cam
Seen they have center bolt are they a vortec.Looking at restoring an 87 like the rear bumper covers, will do in a midnight blue, with all navy blue ls interior. The one Im looking at has the bench seat and column shift, think I'll keep it that way.May go with ls this time, but will build t...
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Odd that GM would put a roller in '87-xx F-Bodies and not in the G-Bodies.