Which lifters should I choose
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Which lifters should I choose Have an assembled Lq4 shortblock (diamond pistons, eagle rods) just ordered a brute speed blower cam last night as I plan to go forced induction of some sort down the road. I need lifters now. I've read both good and bad about LS7 lifters, these were originally what I intended on using but I'm not so sure now. I do plan on zinging this thing pretty high and cannot afford to build another motor, I want to do this once and do it correctly. What have you used that has worked and proven reliable???
I have a relatively mild build, and if lifters could be changed out easily like pushrods, rockers, and valve springs I might have tried the LS7 lifters. I went with Morels because I don't like pulling heads. They have been quiet and reliable albeit for only 10k miles so far.
We sell the morel 5206's.
here they are 5206
But MAYBE you were talking about the 5290s
Here they are 5290
Both are link bar. Both are Morel. The 5206 has the morel machined body and the .750 exposed roller. The 5290 has the cast body and the .700 shrouded (stock style) roller.
We have both of them ready to go.
here they are 5206
But MAYBE you were talking about the 5290s
Here they are 5290
Both are link bar. Both are Morel. The 5206 has the morel machined body and the .750 exposed roller. The 5290 has the cast body and the .700 shrouded (stock style) roller.
We have both of them ready to go.
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Verdad Gallardo They are drop in and eliminate the need for lifter trays as already discussed. The Morels however, do have a more narrow window for preload - 0.030 to 0.050 inch. This means you pretty much have to measure with an adjustable pushrod and you may have to order a particular pushrod length if the length you need is not one of the standard-issue lengths.
They are drop in and eliminate the need for lifter trays as already discussed. The Morels however, do have a more narrow window for preload - 0.030 to 0.050 inch. This means you pretty much have to measure with an adjustable pushrod and you may have to order a particular pushrod length if the length you need is not one of the standard-issue lengths.
I have set the "street" tie bars at .060 and never had problems. I will try to get more info from them on the total preload avail in the lifter. Some of the lifters are a short travel and do need very close attention, but those also need 5w20 motor oil as well. But those are not the common Morels that people buy.
Maybe you havent checked out our morels? They are $186 retail and are on GP for $165.
Not all morels are tie bars. They do make a drop in. We've got em too.
Here is the link for them.
Not all morels are tie bars. They do make a drop in. We've got em too.
Here is the link for them.
Last edited by COSPEED2; Apr 23, 2014 at 12:58 AM.