Amazing work! I can't wait to get to my laptop so that I can see the photos full size. The solid lifter conversion and head work is intriguing to say the least. I'm impressed that you guys increased the hp 50% under the stock redline and efi system! Any pictures of the solid lifters and adjustable pushrods?
Thanks ! I do have pix of the lifter conversion. But unfortunately I do not for the adjustable rods. But , they are a simple Harley type arrangement , with threaded rod and lock nuts. The lifters from the exterior, look the same as the Harley like lifers used on the bike. The inner works were simply removed, And an alloy slug machined and fitted in place. The stock Lifter cup is retained..... and stronger retaining "C" clip is used in place of the stock retaining spring.
We really wanted to retain the stock hydraulics, They are good little units. BUT, for our performance mods.... They just did not pump consistently enough, and lifter pump became an issue. Not sure if these stock lifters are from a Harley ? But they are not from a late model sportster.... I grabbed the anti- pump versions of those. And they are not even close to whats in the UCE. Different size and arrangement..... But similar in appearance. So the solids became our alternative.
Stock springs were retained, also the stock valves were used.... though modified. Stock rockers and blocks. All put under some heavy flogging last year, with some pretty high compression. Not a problem. When the head was off most recently, the valves and seats were fine. The surfaces didn't need to be touched, and held fluid for well over 24 hrs.