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Old 10-28-2012, 07:30 PM
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What Lifters should I get for a head swap? 2000 z28 with a 224/228 .581 .588 112lsa cam, hardened chromoly pushrods and comp 918 springs as far as internals go on it but right now it still has stock 853's and I have a pair of 241's out to the side I'm gonna get ported and polished and very small mill job but I don't know what lifters I need to get with them? Any suggestions and links greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance -Alex
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LS7 lifters should do fine.
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LS7 lifter set would be my recommendation for your build.
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Another LS7 vote
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Got a wicked noisy set of LS7 lifters. Will be looking for something better next time I have the heads off.
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You'll probably be fine with the LS7 lifters, but the CompCams 850-16 is a good option.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oller-lifters/
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I run the LS7's with no issue at all.
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
You'll probably be fine with the LS7 lifters, but the CompCams 850-16 is a good option.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oller-lifters/
Those are what i've been using for now over 6 years with no issues. .050>.080 range preload
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My ls7 lifters are doin fine
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Originally Posted by BKsNHRA
My ls7 lifters are doin fine
Same here...if the build is done correctly you should be fine, pick up some LS2 lifter trays also.
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
You'll probably be fine with the LS7 lifters, but the CompCams 850-16 is a good option.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oller-lifters/
I was told in this thread that those Comp lifters are basically LS7 lifters.
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I see a lot of people saying "should" in their post. The simple fact is they are working fine in some motors, but are failing in others. Get a nice set of lifters that will give you a better peace of mind.
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Originally Posted by hiltsy855
I was told in this thread that those Comp lifters are basically LS7 lifters.

It's possible, but all I see is speculation; no facts.
IMO, get the best you can afford that's appropriate for you build.



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