Hydraulic, Solid, And Roller Lifters

When selecting the correct hydraulic lifters and roller lifters for your engine, consider factors such as engine type, camshaft specifications, and intended use. Determine whether your engine requires hydraulic lifters or roller lifters based on its performance goals and requirements. Additionally, ensure compatibility with other valvetrain components and verify fitment with your engine's cylinder head and block.

JEGS offers a comprehensive selection of hydraulic lifters and roller lifters, including various sizes, configurations, and brands to accommodate different engine applications and performance needs. Whether you're building a high-performance street machine or a competitive race car, our range of hydraulic lifters and roller lifters provides unmatched quality, reliability, and performance for your engine.

For any engine, lifters are an integral part of the valvetrain assembly, as they actuate the opening and closing of the engine's valves. Hydraulic lifters have the advantage of automatically compensating for and adjusting valve lash by means of oil pressure. Roller lifters feature a roller mechanism that enhances engine longevity and efficiency by cutting friction. This is where you’ll find roller lifters, hydraulic roller lifters, and solid hydraulic lifters from top brands like JEGS, Comp Cams, Crower, Chevrolet Performance, and Isky, along with engine assembly/break-in oil and lifter bushings.

Engine type, camshaft specs, and intended use are all important factors to consider when selecting the right lifters. Solid lifters are often preferred for racing and high-performance applications; they can be adjusted for valve lift and timing, but also require more maintenance and tend to be noisier. Hydraulic lifters are a more modern design and are desirable for street use, with little maintenance needed. Roller lifters can deliver increased valve lift and are efficient and smoother in operation, but they’re also the most expensive option.

When selecting lifters and other valvetrain components, think about the performance targets you need from your engine, make sure that all components will be compatible with each other, and remember that each lifter design has its own advantages and disadvantages. All of our lifters are machined to the tightest tolerances, with the oil control band being milled precisely to prevent too much oil from making it to the top of the engine and robbing efficiency and horsepower.