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Old 12-06-2006, 10:29 AM
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is it necessary to change lifters when you swap heads on 70,000 mile car or only if you have alot of miles
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Old 12-06-2006, 10:30 AM
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For piece of mind i swapped mine when i did my heads and it had about 101k miles on it.
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how much do a set of lifters cost
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A stock set will run about 115 to your door. I got mine from SDPC.
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A stock set will run about 115 to your door. I got mine from SDPC.
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I would inspect them first for any kind of wear. Weather or not I canged them would depend on that.
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While your in there you might as well change them out..for as little as a new set cost it is a no brainer ....
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I just bought heads from Tsp about an hour ago and yes got lifters to go with it.
thanks for everyones help
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