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Bicycle Bob · 02-01-2009, 03:34 PM

Mercedes sports-racing cars from the 50s had them, and perhaps a few other exotics. It would be nice to see that combined with variable valve timing. Perhaps hydraulic lifters plus hydraulic closers would cure the clearance woes.

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Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 459 Times in 327 Posts	Mercedes sports-racing cars from the 50s had them, and perhaps a few other exotics. It would be nice to see that combined with variable valve timing. Perhaps hydraulic lifters plus hydraulic closers would cure the clearance woes.