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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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Could not find an exact thread on this, so basically will an LS7 lifter hold up in the 800rwhp range? I was going to go with the GMPP (CTS-VR) lifters but had read alot about them failing. THANKS!
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Could not find an exact thread on this, so basically will an LS7 lifter hold up in the 800rwhp range? I was going to go with the GMPP (CTS-VR) lifters but had read alot about them failing. THANKS!
The LS7 lifters would do alright many people use them and i am one of them. The GMPP does sound like a stronger lifter but I have no experience with them because i am still using the LS7's. Try calling Speedinc or EPP and see what they say.
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ls7 lifters will do fine.

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I have the stock 5.3 lifters in mine. Work just great and have for 3 years. I would think your cam and springs would have more to do with it, FI wouldnt.
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You will be fine with LS7. I am in the 700+ and mine are working fine.
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i have seen ls7 lifters in 1200rwhp builds,i usually use them to about 1000rwhp,after that i use the lunati link bar
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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I'm at 730whp on stock lifters. Do I have LS7 lifter from factory?
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Thanks again guys for the overwhelming pour out of knowledge and support! LS7s it is!
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