Camshafts – Solid Versus Hydraulic

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In this video produced by Engine Masters presented by AMSOIL, you’ll suggest a simple combination for a 600hp big-block Chevy. Many people building engines like this are torn between the streetability of a camshaft that uses hydraulic roller lifters and the race-level rpm capabilities of the solid roller lifters. This episode will explain the tech, and shows the real-world difference in power between the two types of camshafts.

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