So, I have to know........ (solid vs hyd)

I've tried to avoid hydraulics. In the event you run a street/strip gear, you can "buzz" your engine pretty good at highway speed and rpms @>3000 for long periods of time - especially with a big block - take their toll on hydraulic lifters.

Usually, and it didnt' take too long, but the lifters internal clearances opened up and after the car sat for a few days, the lifters would start rattling on start up. I've experienced this with several hyd cams over the years and have since ran only solids.

Just as todays hydraulic profiles have gotten much better over the years, so have the solid grinds. Also, as Chrysler noted, the .904 diameter of our lifters offers a significant advantage over the .860? used by shivvie guys, and the solid grinds exploit it to the max. Also, today's solid grinds hold their valve clearances much better than they did 30 years ago, making them fairly low maintenance.

Plus, I love the sound of solids; gear drives; 8mm blower belts; etc, on my street cars.

Southernman