Originally Posted by Neil
... the real advantage of the solid is higher rpm use to avoid valve float...

From my experience running "similar" (not identical) cams of both hydraulic and solid flat-tappet, that's it.

If there is any drivability difference, I've been too numb to notice it.


2021 Challenger 6.4L Scat Pack 1320
100% stock: 1.680, 11.894 at 113.75 (DA 175 ft)
weight reduction, wheels, tires, Hellcat air box: 1.661, 11.686 at 115.97 (DA 710 ft)

1973 Challenger 452 ci street/strip [2008]
pump gas, DOT radials: 1.454, 10.523 at 126.44 (DA 514 ft)