dibbons
Well-Known Member
All companies brag about how their lifters are the best. I was considering Isky lifters, now looking at Lunati lifters. What should I purchase? Thank you.
I was considering Rhoads until I read they reduce low end duration and my cam profile is almost exactly the same as the 1968 factory 340 cam, so I don't think the Rhoads would be any advantage with my mild camshaft profile.
You asked about anti pump up lifters. Rhoads are not that type lifter. They are a fast bleed lifter. That's the other end of the spectrum from anti pump up.
With Rhoads lifters, you run preload just like a normal lifter.
With an anti pump up style lifter, you run very little preload or even a small amount of lash, like .002".
The two type lifters are NOT the same and IMO you need neither type for a mild cam.
Thank you all, I am now convinced to go with straight hydraulic lifters. The reason I was considering Lunati is because they use a real strong looking snap ring clip in place of those flimsy thin steel wire types.
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Hey, 70aarcuda, that Sealed Power listing has a weird note toward the bottom of the page:
NOTE: Must be used with adjustable valve train.
Who's lifters do they recommend?The custom grind company doesn't manufacture their own lifters.
The custom grind company doesn't manufacture their own lifters.
The custom grind company doesn't manufacture their own lifters.