ls7 or caddy lifters?
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i went with the LS7s for my heads/cam build... i got them from my local chevy dealer for $109. you might call around some of your local dealers and see what they get for them.
on a side note... you'd be wise to look them over VERY closely before you give them their oil bath! i was checking them all out when i noticed a chip in the edge of one of the BRAND NEW lifters. upon closer inspection i noticed a crack going from the edge of the lifter (the thinnest part at the corner of the roller) up the lifter body about 3/8" and back up the lifter, making a "y" looking crack... just a heads up for ya to check EVERYTHING over very well!!!
good luck
mac
on a side note... you'd be wise to look them over VERY closely before you give them their oil bath! i was checking them all out when i noticed a chip in the edge of one of the BRAND NEW lifters. upon closer inspection i noticed a crack going from the edge of the lifter (the thinnest part at the corner of the roller) up the lifter body about 3/8" and back up the lifter, making a "y" looking crack... just a heads up for ya to check EVERYTHING over very well!!!
good luck
mac
Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
You can use both, look in Katech's web for Cadi's and SDPC for LS7
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From what I'm understanding, the new GM replacement lifter for all LS1, LS6, & LS2 applications is the LS7 lifter. All previous versions are no longer being manufactured. I heard that the Caddy lifters will also quiet down the valve train a bit.
Originally Posted by ChevyChad
What is the advantage to the LS7 lifters compared to stockers?
My question exactly. Stock lifters are fine. We use the caddy lifters when using a highly aggressive spring/cam setup.
Other then that save your money and go buy yourself a lapdance.
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I had to take the heads off to resolve some other issues (bent valves) and i figure since im in there for 120 why not. It would suck to have a lifter problem and then have to take the heads off again and spend 150 for cometic gaskets.
