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Apr 5, 2007 | 11:50 PM

WHITExREAPER

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Okay I need to replace my lifters. So I think im gonna go with ls7 lifters for $135.99, harland's 1.7 rr's $399.99, ARP head bolts $139.99, stock push rods. Now would any of you guys do anything diff? Still mixed on head and exhaust gaskets. I was readin an i seen alot of bad on felpro.

Apr 6, 2007 | 12:54 AM

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just stick with the stock exaust gaskets, ive had them on and off and have had no problems with them

Apr 6, 2007 | 05:46 AM

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I would use the GM performance head gaskets

Apr 6, 2007 | 05:47 AM

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lifters

Also the caddy lifters are not much more. you can get them at byunspeed for like 200

Apr 6, 2007 | 06:31 AM

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I personally wouldn't waste the money on the ARP head bolts. It seems like you really don't have a need for them and you can buy a lot of stock replacement bolts before you equal the cost of the ARP's. But that's just me.

For what appears to be a basically stock motor (according to your sig) the Fel-Pro's or Victor Reinz gaskets should be just fine.

Apr 6, 2007 | 06:42 AM

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since your removing heads I would go with thinner gasket, cometic. gives you a little more compression and throw in a cam. stick with GM Perf. bolts . same for exhaust.