[Formulajones]

Having the cam nitrided and use the Hylifts is probably the most rugged combo for a HFT. On a mechanical it is the tool steel lifter with face oiling or a dlc coating, and having the cam nitrided or better yet, a tool steel cam$$$. Adding the oiling option is a good idea, it mostly helps for idle protection though on flat tappets.[/QUOTE]


That's basically it in a nutshell and what I was conveying. Ya have to spend a little more money these days to get at least some sort of reliability and cross your fingers no matter flat taper or roller.

Like b-man mentioned I'm doing tool steel lifters on the solid flat tappet for a bug engine as well. Just that is nearly $500 for 8 lifters. But it gives me some insurance.
I have all flat tappet cams nitrided these days too.