Simplest in design, at one time solid lifters were used for most high-performance applications and even many run-of-the-mill factory engines. As their name implies, solid lifters form a solid link ...

Wondering why cars don't use solid lifters anymore? Here's when they faded out and how hydraulic lifters took over for smoother, quieter engines.

Without a doubt, solid cams carry a certain mystique. In the musclecar days, solids were factory-fitted in some of the hottest iron out of Motown, including the early street Hemi. There was a little ...

Selecting the right cam for your performance street/strip or even full-race Chevy engine is difficult, especially if you don’t speak the lingo. Even before taking a look at things like cam lift, ...