Deep Dive on Lifters with Hylift Johnson
What engine builders, assemblers and DIYers need to watch out for.
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.
Bullet Racing Cams Ultra Series Roller Tappet Lifters
Ultra Series roller tappet lifters are designed for both serious racers and big block Chevy engines.
Retrofit Hydraulic Roller Lifters
Bullet Racing Cams announces the arrival of its new Retrofit Hydraulic Roller Lifters.
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.
Understanding Lifters – Part 1
In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris explains the different types of lifters available for engine builds today and the pros and cons for each style, in his opinion.
BLE Products Solid Lifters for Lamborghini & Audi
The BLE Products M2S2 Lifters are designed to replace the “mini” hydraulic Stationary Lash Adjusters (SLA) found in many of today’s late-model DOHC engines.
COMP Cams Short Travel OE-Style Hydraulic Roller Lifters
COMP Cams’ Short-Travel Hydraulic Roller Lifters allow you to have the advantages of both light pre-load and reduced oil volume, producing a stable and high revving hydraulic lifter.
Engine Parts: Lifters, Pushrods and Valve Springs
The valvetrain is one of the most critical components in any engine build, be it stock or performance. The lifters, pushrods, rockers and springs must all be strong and stiff enough to handle the loads and RPMs the engine will encounter, and they have to be durable enough to go the distance.
Engine Pro Performance Roller Valve Lifters
Engine Pro has introduced a new line of U.S.A. made performance roller valve lifters that incorporate the most advanced alloys and technical features available. These lifters are available in both performance hydraulic and solid applications.
HyLift Johnson Lifters GM A-2148 Lifters
HyLift Johnson Lifters’ new GM A-2148 lifters for Small Block LS engines are OEM designed with forged steel bodies and an increased bearing area.
Adjusting Hydraulic Lifters for Proper Preload
In order to adjust the preload the lifter must be properly located on the base circle or “Heel” of the lobe. At this position the valve is closed and there is no lift taking place.You will need to watch the movement of the valves to determine which lifter is properly positioned for adjusting. 1. Remove the
Why Must I Install New Lifters With My New Flat Tappet Camshaft?
The following illustration demonstrateswhy you must install new lifters: • A new lifter has a slight "crown." A new cam has a slightly tapered face that causes the lifter to rotate. Note the smooth, wide contact patern in Figure 1. • Installing a new cam with used lifters creates a concentrated contact pattern on the
Choosing Valvetrain Components: Lifters, Pushrods, Springs & Rockers
The type of parts you ultimately choose will depend on the application (street performance, circle track, drag, marine, etc.) and any rules that restrict the type of camshaft, lifters or other valvetrain components that are allowed. But don’t overlook your customer’s budget. Affordability often limits your choices if a customer just doesn’t have the bucks
Hydraulic Camshafts and Lifters 101
Closing up the gap between the tip of the rocker arm and the top of the valve stem reduces the pounding effect that can accelerate valve and rocker wear. Because of this, most of the push rod engines that have been built for the last 60 years have come factory-equipped with hydraulic camshafts and lifters.
Performance Lifters, Pushrods and Valve Springs
Low friction roller lifters replaced flat tappet lifters many years ago in stock production engines, but there are still plenty of hot flat tappet cams bumping the valves open in vintage muscle cars, street rods and race cars. Even NASCAR is still using flat tappet cams to actuate the valves. The advantage of flat tappet