Steve- Roller followers roll back and forth and develop a flat spot.
Figure on changing them every 20-40,000 miles depending on cam and driving
pattern. Look into Rhodes lifters. Hydraulic and won't float till x,000
RPM. I think anyone who won't be doing serious competition racing would be
foolish to puposely install an engine in a Tiger which requires regular
valve adjustments. Of course one could argue the pros and cons of a Tiger
with 400 horses.
Chris in Trinidad
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> From: Waybright, Stephen <Stephen.Waybright@COMPAQ.com>
> To: 'tigers@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Mech. vs. Hyd. lifters
> Date: Friday, November 13, 1998 5:53 PM
>
> All,
> I'm looking for opinions on pros/cons of solid lifters in the Tiger.
I'd
> rather have the benefits of maintenance free operation and roller
followers
> with a hydraulic cam, but I'm shooting for 350 - 400 HP (flywheel) and
the
> best way there may be a solid lifer setup with rev capability above
6000rpm.
> FYI, I'll be converting to a T-5 transmission and multi-link coil over
rear
> suspension to manage the power.
>
> I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who's adjusted their
> solid lifers and have the aluminum "Tiger" valve covers, since I plan to
> install these as well. Is this job possible without significant
gymnastics /
> engine movement???
>
> Stephen Waybright
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