[DeTomaso] Oil Restrictors Question

[Sean]

Thanks Mike for letting me know what you have in your build. I was kinda thinking based on what I read on the forums that Dan had that recommendation

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 11, 2012, at 8:13 PM, MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:

> 
> In a message dated 4/11/12 12 31 9, seanmundy at hotmail.com writes:
> 
> 
>> 
>> This has got to be the most confusing topic I've run into in my quest to build a 408c. 
>> After spending many hours on various forums I am totally befuddled by the massive amounts of conflicting and differing recommendations.  
>> I could blow up the engine with them, or without them.  At this point I wish I had never heard about oil restrictors!!!!
>> The plan for my 408 was to use roller cam/lifters/rockers. 
>> I'm sure many of you have run into the same dilemma.
>> Whom do you trust or believe?
> 
> 
> The guidance I got from Dan Jones and his engine builder is that restrictors are good for solid lifter cams and unnecessary for hydraulic cams.  Based on that, my motor didn't get them.
> 
> Mike