lifters necessary?
lifters necessary? Would new lifters be necessary for a 228/228 112lsa cam? They are expensive as hell, and I'm seeing a LOT of poeple that don't upgrade them. Thanks for the help!
Last edited by cerebrex; Jul 5, 2004 at 01:55 AM.
you mean 228/228 112. and unless you plan to pull thee heads you wont be able to swap lifters. most dont change them just for a cam but if you are gonna do heads then i would since you probably have a high mileage car.
Originally Posted by cerebrex
Well i have to pull the heads because I spun a bearing and am probably going to have to take the bottom end to a machine shop. So with that being said, would you recommend it?
I just got a set of 5.3's from AS. I asked Jay if I should change the lifters since I had 72,000 miles. His comment "absolutely not necessary". I really did want to change them but I guess now I won't.
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Originally Posted by cerebrex
yeah I have 73k and it's expensive as HELL. Anyone know how many gasket sets I'll need for a complete engine disassemble/reassemble?
That said you will change all bearings, re-hone, rod bolts and resize, new slug rings etc... Anything else is a shortcut and you'll end up doing it twice.
$199.99 for a set of Comp cam replacement lifters is not expensive as hell, and if you look hard enough, i'm sure you can get some a lot cheaper.
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"Expensive as hell" is a relative phrase; and to me, it IS expensive as hell for something that isn't necessary. I am spending a thousand dollars on a cam/accessories combination, getting the bottom end machined, and yes, getting new bearings. With that beind said, I am not made of ******* money. And since it isn't that expensive for YOU, maybe you can buy me some ******* lifters.
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
First of all what you need is an engine overhaul.
That said you will change all bearings, re-hone, rod bolts and resize, new slug rings etc... Anything else is a shortcut and you'll end up doing it twice.
$199.99 for a set of Comp cam replacement lifters is not expensive as hell, and if you look hard enough, i'm sure you can get some a lot cheaper.
That said you will change all bearings, re-hone, rod bolts and resize, new slug rings etc... Anything else is a shortcut and you'll end up doing it twice.
$199.99 for a set of Comp cam replacement lifters is not expensive as hell, and if you look hard enough, i'm sure you can get some a lot cheaper.
Yea if you have to take the heads off anyways screw it. And if your buying heads why not pay a extra 200$ and be safe.
dude seriously, with all the money your already spending whats another 200 bucks. why rebuild an engine and uses lifters with 70K+ miles on them. 200 bucks for some comp 850 lifters is not alot. and no not all of us are made out of money, i got mine brand new for 179. but hey, its your motor 
