Solid Lifters?
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Solid Lifters?
I will be building a Cobra replica, and have decided to power it with a SBF. Specifically, a 331 based on a FRP Boss 302 block; AFR 185 heads; and Weber 48 IDAs up top. I'm not to the point of specific cam selection yet, but was pondering solid v. hydraulic, and am really leaning towards the mechanical lifters. I realize this will necessitate periodic valvetrain adjustment, but since the engine is not destined for a daily driver, that part is ok.
Any thoughts on the choice on solid?
Any thoughts on the choice on solid?
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Solid lifters will make more noise than hydraulics but I would consider that part of the game.
The original Cobras with 271HP 289's all had solid lifters as did many of the early muscle cars of the '50's-'60's.
They really aren't a problem at all, they will need to be checked once in a while but not really adjusted unless something is wrong with the valvetrain..........
The original Cobras with 271HP 289's all had solid lifters as did many of the early muscle cars of the '50's-'60's.
They really aren't a problem at all, they will need to be checked once in a while but not really adjusted unless something is wrong with the valvetrain..........
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