td1168

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I'm rebuilding my LS1 with whats listed in my sig. I'm a little concerned about reusing the stock lifter trays. Does anybody have any input about the reliability of the stock lifter trays?

Tainted

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Just get new ones. You can always run link bar style lifters.

Also some people drill holes in the buckets to help oil drain back down

badazz81z28

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I agree,

If you are in doubt, pay for new ones. If you are concerned and don't do it, your going to be kicking your self. You have the heads off, just do it now.

I would buy link bar lifters before I dared to drill holes in retainers.

Tainted

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Search it, lots of people drill holes in them. They are flimsy *** plastic anyhow, in reality i wouldnt bank on them holding **** either way.

wildcamaro

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I've always used stock ones, usually you can tell if they hold or not but like others said they are so cheap you might as well get some..

badazz81z28

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I just don't trust myself

Tainted

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Youre only drilling a 1/2 hole about halfway up each bucket thats it. Simple drill amd bit is all thats needed

AutomagicLS1

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i've re used mine many of times. drill them out also. probably almost a quart of oil those trays will hold total that can't drain back to the pain quickly. I've had no problem with them drilled out and this is a 1000+hp motor

Tainted

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There ya go, my point stands.

chevybayboy

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Just drilled my ls2s wen I reinstalled everything