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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Ok ive been reading alot on cams and how to's on installing them (ill be doing it soon) but ive noticed that its not a big practice in the LSx to change the lifters and im wondering why? or is it and i just missed that part? i thought that you needed to change the lifters when changing cams?
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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You have to pull the Heads to change the Lifters.

Make sure you pull your Rockers off and Push Rods out, and give the Cam a good couple of turns before you pull it out of the front of the Engine.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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Since they are roller lifters, you can usually get away without changing them although GM does recommend they be changed with a new cam. Not as critical as a flat tappet cam.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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cool thanks for the reply ill probably try and get away with it lol
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i just plain didnt wanna pull the head but the first time i do they will be swapped.
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