COMP Cams Sportsman Roller Lifter Set .180in Offset Needle Bearing

COMP Cams is well-known for making serious performance valvetrain components, and their Sportsman Solid Roller Lifters are a prime example of that expertise. If you're building a high-performance Chevrolet Big Block engine, these lifters are designed to handle the demands of aggressive camshaft profiles and high RPMs. They offer a lighter weight upgrade compared to their Endure-X lifters and are a value-oriented alternative to their top-tier Elite Race options.

What sets these lifters apart is their advanced oiling system. Each lifter features two pressurized EDM oil feeds to the axle and an edge orifice feed to the wheel, ensuring more reliable lubrication than many other designs. The shallower oil band increases strength and rigidity, while internal machining helps reduce overall weight. The body design includes a skirted wheel that not only strengthens the lifter ears but also provides more contact area with the lifter bore for improved stability. Plus, the staked axles eliminate the need for clips, offering robust and permanent retention that further stiffens the lifter ears and prevents spreading.

Built from 8620 steel for increased strength and wear resistance, these lifters also feature a captured link bar design with a tapered and slotted tower for reduced weight and better looks. The tall body design allows them to be used in both standard and .300" taller lifter bores, which adds strength and minimizes wear on the lifter bore. This set includes .180 inch left/right offset pushrod seat options, specifically beneficial for many Chevrolet Big Block applications like the 396-454 engines found in vehicles such as the 1967-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1967-1972 Chevrolet Biscayne, and 1973-1974 Chevrolet Blazer, among many others.