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Shop Solutions March 2024

I always keep a pair of needle nose pliers and a small, straight screwdriver in my blast cabinet to hold small parts when blasting.

Deep Dive on Lifters with Hylift Johnson

What engine builders, assemblers and DIYers need to watch out for.

Lifters
Isky Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam and Lifter Kits

For more power and rpm in street cars, and the necessary power and torque for the track.

Isky cams and lifters
The Latest on Lifters

For racing, a common trend to eliminate the problems associated with hydraulic lifters are the use of limited or short-travel hydraulic lifters. A reduction in plunger travel, which is usually about half that of a traditional full-travel lifter, reduces the amount of oil required to fill the lifter, which in turn reduces the compression of aerated oil.

Bullet Racing Cams’ Retrofit Hydraulic Roller Lifters

Engineered for the long haul, Bullet roller lifters are CNC machined with exacting precision and air gauged assuring consistent lifter performance.

Jesel Sportsman Roller Lifters

From mild drag engines, street/strip builds, pleasure boats to circle track, these lifters will give you bulletproof performance.

Jesel Certified Performance Rebuilds

Engine components are serious investments for any racer and maintaining that investment could be the difference between winning a championship and losing it.

Bullet Racing Cams Ultra Series Roller Tappet Lifters

Ultra Series roller tappet lifters are designed for both serious racers and big block Chevy engines.

Elgin Lifter and Guide Sets for GM LS Engines

The LS7 style lifters can be used in a variety of other LS engine applications.

Elgin
Why You Should Be Bleeding Lifters

In this episode of Danny Soliz Says, Danny talks about lifter preload and how to avoid issues with your lifters and valvetrain components by making sure you bleed your lifters prior to reassembly.

Remove Your Camshaft and Lifters Easier

Work smarter not harder! In this episode of Danny Soliz Says, Danny shows you how to remove your camshaft and lifters in an easy fashion without damaging the lifter bores or the lifters themselves.

Understanding Lifters – Part 2

Now that Steve has identified the different types of lifters you can choose from, he goes into the materials these lifters feature and why certain ones are better for certain applications.