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Old 04-19-2006, 07:00 PM
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Hey im going with the MS3 cam soon. Should i stick with my stock lifters. Or switch them out. I have heard that ls7 lifters will work in our car??

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i would get some stock type replacements if cost is an issue=like the comp 850s.
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i run comp 850-16 stock replacement. they have not gave me any problems in 20k and with big cams.
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I have the Melling lifters.
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i have the LS7 lifters
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depend on how your $$$ is and how many miles are on your stockers.
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there is 55k on the stockers. I wouldliek to keep it cheep unless aftermarket ones are a MUST. Where do you get the LS7 lifter, how much?

thx
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Originally Posted by killaz
there is 55k on the stockers. I wouldliek to keep it cheep unless aftermarket ones are a MUST. Where do you get the LS7 lifter, how much?

thx
ALL you need is the cam and a set of dual springs. 7.425 pushrods if you got an extra $120.
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Originally Posted by killaz
there is 55k on the stockers. I wouldliek to keep it cheep unless aftermarket ones are a MUST. Where do you get the LS7 lifter, how much?

thx
PM pewterssz we sell them new along with ported ls6 oil pumps



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