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mech or hydro lifters

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67ruststang390

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what is better mech or hydro lifters
thanks
 

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67ruststang390 said:
what is better mech or hydro lifters
thanks
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You will probably get different views on this, but it would help if you can describe the application of the motor.
 
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Rev potential-- mechanical or solid lifters. Ease of maintence-- hydraulics.
 

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Very little justification for mech lifters on a primarily-street-driven engine.
 
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