Thinking about solid lifters

[GBowman]

Originally Posted by blykins

Some times, I would agree with you. Not in this case though. Jeff is just wanting to make sure he makes the right decision.

Wait a minute..."sometimes I would agree...." What's that supposed to mean!!!! Hahahaha, I didn't think I was that bad...

For what its worth on this discussion...I had a solid roller which lost a lifter after only 2700 miles and I got freaked out about the whole "solids are for racing, dont let it idle too long, spring eaters, yatta yatta...". Ford Racing agreed to build me a hydraulic roller to replace the solid roller engine since it was on warranty (since I wanted longevity and less maintenance this seemed like a no brainer).

As many know, Brent is building me another solid roller set up right now, well, maybe not since we don't have any pistons yet...Im not scared, the reason that I am going back to the solid set is that I miss that extra pull...the one that just keeps coming on at high RPM's. I will say that I asked Brent to get me the highest quality parts since the failure I had was prob due to mid grade lifters (at least I think that is what Brent said) and I don't want to skimp on anything.

The truth is that I didn't think I would miss a few HP or top end RPM capability but I did, my Hydro roller was pretty nice @570HP/582# @ 5800/4800 respectively but I could totally tell the difference between the two set ups. Theres just something about 7000 RPM's I suppose...

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by GBowman

Wait a minute..."sometimes I would agree...." What's that supposed to mean!!!! Hahahaha, I didn't think I was that bad...

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The truth is that I didn't think I would miss a few HP or top end RPM capability but I did, my Hydro roller was pretty nice @570HP/582# @ 5800/4800 respectively but I could totally tell the difference between the two set ups. Theres just something about 7000 RPM's I suppose...

Settle down tiger - He was talking about me

Not sure I agree totally with part 2 of your quote though.
While YOU may be able to tell the difference. I'm certain I can't and I'm going to hazard a guess and bet Lippy and most others can't either.
Even if they come on here boasting otherwise

You'd be better served running proper rubber than worrying about whether you had 570hp & tq vs 630hp & tq.
Your tires will reach their limits well before your engine does, well at least that's true for the street.
Racing? Yes, I agree, is slightly different story.