47-59 V8 Camshaft Durability

[Jemezcrusher]

I sold some stuff yesterday to a guy and we talked about cams. I am gathering parts for my 350 build and he told me he would not build an SBC with a hydraulic flat tappet cam. This guy has been building motors for 40 years so he is not a new kid on the block. His claim is that the manufacturers are all using china to make their lifters and with todays oils geared toward modern engines with roller cams there are a lot of failures. I have not heard much about this and don't know if this guy is overreacting

I am not building a drag racer but want a good, reliable 300 HP motor that will last. Not that hard to put in zinc additive and hydraulic roller valve train will really drive the cost.

Would appreciate input

Jemez

Hey-mez