The "battle of the camshaft lifters" has been going on for years. Each design has its proponents. Those in favor of hydraulic cams cite reduced maintenance and claim that equivalently ground ...

The Lash Effect: Solid lifter valvetrains depend on accurate lash to make maximum power and dependability. Here’s how to do it right A properly tuned engine is an incredible mix of components all ...

Without a doubt, solid cams carry a certain mystique. In the musclecar days, solids were factory-fitted in some of the hottest iron out of Motown, including the early street Hemi. There was a little ...

A small gap with big importance in the performance and health of an engine - here's everything you need to know.

With so many of our discussions lately revolving around the valvetrain, we thought you might like to finally learn how to get the best performance from yours. High-performance valvetrains can take ...