solid lifter question

[mayhem]

Trying to finish sourcing parts for a BBM build, SFT cam, street car. Anyone have any experience w/Howards solid lifters? Also, do we like EDM lifters (91708-16) over the old school lifters (91705-16)? Not looking to break the bank but don't want to break the engine if lifters are suspect. Anyone got an opinion for different SFT lifters?

 

[Steve340]

Used one set of Howards. Checked the crown on a surface plate - all good.
I got the EDM style and it is a good idea.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

I agree with Steve

 

[mayhem]

Thanks for the real world usage report Steve and 'Psycho, your opinion is always highly valued.

 

[Juan Veldez]

I always purchase the cam and lifters as a "package" regardless of which manufacturer I select. Cause if you have a problem, the cam mfr can't blame the lifter mfr, or vise versa. Of course, they will both blame improper "beak-in", so maybe it doesn't matter? Good luck, let us know how it works out.

 

[mayhem]

I always purchase the cam and lifters as a "package" regardless of which manufacturer I select. Cause if you have a problem, the cam mfr can't blame the lifter mfr, or vise versa. Of course, they will both blame improper "beak-in", so maybe it doesn't matter? Good luck, let us know how it works out.

Thanks, Juan. I had considered something off the shelf as a 'kit' from one of the major manufacturers but the recent spate of 'cam failures' are likely due to poor cores from the foundry so I contacted a regional company I've had great results from in the past. He had an old school core on the shelf & we settled on a reasonable street grind. He gave me a couple companies for lifters & Howards was one of them. I like what I've been able to read about Howards & thought I'd give them a try as others seemed happy with their purchases. Steve & 'Psycho pretty much confirmed what I was feeling. But, yeah, "improper break-in" is always out there. Try & stay cool, keep the combustibles away from the house & shop!

 

[Steve340]

It would still pay to check your new lifters have all been manufactured correctly and have the 2 to 3 thousands crown.
It is fairly easy to check if you have a DTI, V block and surface plate.

 

[mayhem]

It would still pay to check your new lifters have all been manufactured correctly and have the 2 to 3 thousands crown.
It is fairly easy to check if you have a DTI, V block and surface plate.

Will do. Thanks.

 

[rikkitik]

I'm running an Ultradyne SFT, with Howards EDM lifters. Have apprx. 5K miles on this setup with ZERO issues.
Strong runner too. Very satisfied.

 

[mayhem]

Another positive report. Thanks rikkitik.