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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 12:17 PM
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hey I think you get more power from the solids but are they rated better? that question been tossed around a long time need an answer
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 01:32 PM
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Simple you go solid if you pull the heads. If you don't pull the heads you go with adjustable.
No idea why you would get ore or less power with either.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 01:54 PM
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On a Shovelhead????? Only choice is adjustable pushrods... With, Hydro or Solid Lifters....
I don't believe "More Power" lives in lifters nor Pushrods... Evo nor Shovelhead...
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by smitty901
Simple you go solid if you pull the heads. If you don't pull the heads you go with adjustable.
No idea why you would get ore or less power with either.
Solids are lighter weight than adjustable. So minimal gains from the efficiency of less reciprocal mass in the engine. Although, the difference is extremely small.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 02:05 PM
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I will worry about pushrod performance when MotoGP calls me up. I suspect laying off the gravy and biscuits are a better performance mod.
 
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Originally Posted by smitty901
Simple you go solid if you pull the heads. If you don't pull the heads you go with adjustable.
No idea why you would get ore or less power with either.
Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s
Solids are lighter weight than adjustable. So minimal gains from the efficiency of less reciprocal mass in the engine. Although, the difference is extremely small.
How are you going to adjust your valves with solid pushrods?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 05:50 PM
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Post #3 gets the Chicken dinner.
 
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Originally Posted by Joe12RK
How are you going to adjust your valves with solid pushrods?
yeah right I never could get the hang of adjusting them that bleed down stuff could never get that right
 
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I dare anyone to try and dyno the difference.


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Originally Posted by Changing Gears 4ever!
I dare anyone to try and dyno the difference.


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I dare anyone to find one piece pushrods for a 1981 Big Twin...
 
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