Best LS7 style lifters for the $$$
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Opinions will vary, but the best advice is to buy lifters from a highly reputable source like BTR, Cam Motion, Scoggin Dickey, or Summit. You might pay a bit, not much, more from good sources, but you'll know what you're getting.
On trays, it can't be stressed strongly enough to get ONLY Genuine GM trays. ONLY. The sources above will have them too.
On trays, it can't be stressed strongly enough to get ONLY Genuine GM trays. ONLY. The sources above will have them too.
Last edited by G Atsma; Jan 5, 2025 at 05:10 PM.
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Every time I've bought OEM LS7 lifters from Summit or Jegs, I've never had any problems with them. For the $$$, they're a quality product. I even used them with 2 performance cams in my LS7. BUT-If you're going with a high lift/longer duration cam, say .640"+ lift, 235°+ duration, with 400+lbs at max lift, I think you'd be better off running Johnson lifters. I don't know anything about your particular build, like Scott does. Johnson lifters are very good, but aren't cheap. Nothing much with high quality is.
Launching!
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From: Bismarck, ND
morel 7717 https://www.ws6store.com/product/ls1...-lifters-7717/
$209.99
Quiet, even on two first start ups on rebuilds.
$209.99
Quiet, even on two first start ups on rebuilds.
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OP,
We’ve got you covered with great options like the Delphi LS7 lifters (SUM-HT215-16) and the Morel 7717 drop-in lifters (SUM-HT217-16). For added convenience, both are available in lifter and tray kits. Let us know if you need any help choosing the right setup for your build!
We’ve got you covered with great options like the Delphi LS7 lifters (SUM-HT215-16) and the Morel 7717 drop-in lifters (SUM-HT217-16). For added convenience, both are available in lifter and tray kits. Let us know if you need any help choosing the right setup for your build!
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Most of us know that, in most cases, you get what you pay for. Probably at least 90-95% of the time, or more. I think I came up with a new statement on cutting corners/Chinesium, etc. "If you don't believe you'll get what you pay for, you'll pay for what you get!" Sounds about right. Like checking PR length counting bolt turns, instead of springing for a pushrod length checker. How people put $10,000, or more, in their engine, then buy $20 lifter trays, I will never understand. You can have problems with brand name stuff. Why increase the odds of failure buying from unknown manufacturers?
Last edited by grinder11; Jan 9, 2025 at 04:21 PM.