Solid lifters in Stock

Dan Fahey · 02-04-2019, 06:56 PM

The way I see it...
Solid Lifters allowed an engine to spin tighter with the same Spring.

Over the years (decades) Hydraulics improved with Short Travel Lifters and other modifications to get them to behave more like a Solid Lifter.

Couple questions.
Are Solid Lifters Lighter than Hydraulics?

Do solids allow better ramp rates and duration?

Is there any improvement to valvetrain control?

02-04-2019, 06:56 PM	#7
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Solid lifters in Stock The way I see it... Solid Lifters allowed an engine to spin tighter with the same Spring. Over the years (decades) Hydraulics improved with Short Travel Lifters and other modifications to get them to behave more like a Solid Lifter. Couple questions. Are Solid Lifters Lighter than Hydraulics? Do solids allow better ramp rates and duration? Is there any improvement to valvetrain control?