Thinking about solid lifters

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Lippy i did not mean to be a smart ass. Brent will give u excellent guidance, but i would suggest should evaluate the following .

I am guessing this is your first solid roller engine based on your original question? Gsharapa has a lot of experience with solid rollers u don't (not insulting U).

Originally Posted by lippy

I'm fine checking valve lash every year or so, and inspecting/replacing lifters every 7,500-10,000 miles.

You do need to keep a keen eye on the lifers for changes in lash (I would never go that long without checking lash and i run oversized 904 needle free lifters and lifter bore sleeves (SBF) . Valve Adjustment my not be needed, however; an inspection is needed. You implied only 2000 miles a year, but that will be stop and go and a lot of heat cycles). Sitting in traffic low idle is a killer on solid lifters. U get the picture.


R u willing to pull the lifters out of the engine after 5000(give or take) miles and check them or have them checked? Will u inspect lash like should?

Buy what U want, but make sure the extra HP is really something u desire. It is going to cost u more money, and will require more attention on your part to run a solid roller engine.

Best of luck on your decision.

Mark