Hyd. to solid lifters

[oldgoat2]

2.3 with 450 lift hyd. cam. If I just change to solid lifters will it perform the same or will it hurt performance?

[crcltrakr]

Perform the same or hurt performance?

Interesting Question.

For no gain, why Bother.

Some cams claim to be able to be run as either, but unless the accel/decel ramps are appropriate, the results won't be exciting. A purpose ground solid cam with the proper geometry and springs will give the best results.

Theoretically a solid lift cam will rev higher and allow a more agressive profile. The optimum, in my opinion, is a proper aftermarket roller cam set-up.