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Old 11-07-2007, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
All very valid points, and difficult to argue against. BUT, there is something to be said for the sound of a solid, flat tappet cam in an FE. I've never heard a hydraulic that came close to it. On the other hand, that sound doesn't mean much to a lot of people (and I've even on occasion had someone ask "Is your engine supposed to sound like that?")
True, there is no disputing that solid flat tappets sound great!

And I think you need a bigger wrench!
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