lift vs air flow?

[HP HUNTER]

Originally Posted by rod

just because I want to know...
lets say that a ports peak flow is at .500 lift. what happens when the lift goes to .550. is there any reason for that? is there any additional power to be had at the .050" additional lift?
additional thoughts?
thanks Rod in AZ

That probably would depend on what the flow curve looks like above .500 lift. Typically you see about 85% actual lift @ the valve due to flex, some may be less.