streetknight2

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I'm used to doing this since all I've ever built is flat tappet engines.

BUT, I'm doing a LS3 headed LQ9 and have a custom cam, I had planned on using the lifters that came out of the engine, but now wondering as I'm getting ready to assemble the engine if I should put new lifters in.

Opinions on if I should or shouldn't and if I should, what should I use?

Thanks

SOMbitch

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If it were me I would just drop the $150 for piece of mind.....

Edit: LS7's are great for street apps ($150).... Morels linkbar for hardecore....

streetknight2

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What brand, new GM, comp, etc? Thanks again

batboy

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If your stock lifters have low miles, you don't need to replace them. GM LS7 lifters are good like was said. Definitely replace the plastic lifter trays, they wear out faster than the lifters.

streetknight2

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This is a track only car, will be shifted around 6800 RPM's

batboy

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Track only? Then get the morel link bars.

streetknight2

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Do I need stock replacement lifter trays for my LQ9 or the LS2 trays like texas speed sells. I see they're 2 different part #'s

BlackScreaminMachine

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If you were not pulling heads, you should be fine, but since your doing heads like SOMbitch said. Why question it. It's almost up there with spending $$$ on ARP Fasteners.

Why Risk it?