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On Sun, 2 Nov 1997, Melissa & Jim wrote:
> I hear VERY mixed reviews on the hydraulic lifters, no first hand
> experience, however. The rest of what you are asking for sounds
I don't like them for several reasons. Our little engines tend to be run
at higher RPMs. With HYD you don't get as much power and reliabilty at
higher RPM's as you do with solids. Your engine will also run hotter with
HYD especially at the higher RPM ranges.
I learned this lesson years ago racing mini-sprint cars. The guys running
HYD always ran hot and could produce enough power coming of the corners.
The only benefit gained in our engines is for the lazy who don't want to
take the time to tune their engine properly.
Just my opinion, everyone has one. ;-)
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