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Price: $220.99
Provides up to 50% more low-end torque and engine vacuum than original Rhoads lifters, Lifters are fully adjustable and require an adjustable valvetrain, Typical vacuum increases range between 3 to 5 inches at idle when used with bigger cams, Full restoration takes place at approximately 4000 rpm, Ideal for racing classes with vacuum rules Rhoads Lifters 8178X V-Max Chevy Lifters Sku # 6118178X Mfr. Part # 8178X Condition New Brand Rhoads Lifters Sold Set Details Info
Rhoads V-Max lifters increase low-end torque and engine vacuum up to 50% more than original Rhoads lifters. They also rev higher, making them ideal for racing classes with vacuum rules. V-Max lifters are fully adjustable and require an adjustable valvetrain.
Typical vacuum increases range between 3 to 5 inches at idle when used with bigger cams. Duration is reduced between 5 and 20 degrees at .050" lift depending on the adjustment. As the rpm increases, so does the lift and duration. Full restoration takes place at approximately 4000 rpm.
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Specs Sold in Quantity Set Lifter Type Hydraulic Flat Tappet MFG. Part # 8178X Lifter Body Diameter 0.842" Reviews Great product Rated by Racer 1st on August 01, 2019Summary: We use these in our dirt factory stock cars to help pull the required vacuum with large cams.
Yes, I recommend this product.
I would buy this products again Rated by Ron on March 26, 2019Summary: The v max rhodes lifters made a big impact on performance
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE THINGS!!!! Rated by Dave on March 23, 2010Summary: I bought these for my 67 Chevy with a hot cam. Before the lifters my vacuum and idle were both terrible. I put these in and it smoothed out my idle and increase vacuum by over 4 inches!! I have built many engines and don't know what I ever did without these!
Pros: Better Idle More Vacuum
Yes, I recommend this product.
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