So now Im gonna buy my lifters
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yes definitely get the LS7 lifters, and check around there are always people selling injectors. get anything above a 30 up to a 42. you can always detune a lil and they will work fine.
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who has the cheapest SVO 30#, LS7 lifters and some upgreaded rockers?
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ummm... it's a machined part that can fail? do you know of any lifter companies that never had one fail before? do you know what valve springs he was running? do you know if they were pre-soaked bewfore installation? do you know anything other than a lifter collapsed? I can post that a chrome moly pushrod broke but neglect to leave out that the valvetrain geometry was wrong because I used different rockers.
maybe if you had some more details instead of freaking out over someone's experience? this is why I reasearch for what I install.
maybe if you had some more details instead of freaking out over someone's experience? this is why I reasearch for what I install.
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Originally Posted by Asmodeus
ummm... it's a machined part that can fail? do you know of any lifter companies that never had one fail before? do you know what valve springs he was running? do you know if they were pre-soaked bewfore installation? do you know anything other than a lifter collapsed? I can post that a chrome moly pushrod broke but neglect to leave out that the valvetrain geometry was wrong because I used different rockers.
maybe if you had some more details instead of freaking out over someone's experience? this is why I reasearch for what I install.
maybe if you had some more details instead of freaking out over someone's experience? this is why I reasearch for what I install.
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Originally Posted by LSGunZ28
I just read a thread about a collapsed lifter. care to explain this?
I dont wanna run into any issues with lifters. this is why im careful for what to buy.
I dont wanna run into any issues with lifters. this is why im careful for what to buy.
LS7 lifters are just fine for your application unless you wanna spend the extra & step up to the caddy lifters.
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Thanks and thanks...
I wouldnt mind spending extra for the caddy lifters.
also what exactly is presoaking,.
ive assembled a straight-6 14 liter diesel engine and a 350 gen 1 SBC before and havent heard this about soaking lifters before.
I wouldnt mind spending extra for the caddy lifters.
also what exactly is presoaking,.
ive assembled a straight-6 14 liter diesel engine and a 350 gen 1 SBC before and havent heard this about soaking lifters before.
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You want to soak hydraulic lifters in the oil you will be using in your engine for 24hrs or so before you install them into the engine. This lubricates the internals of the lifters and makes for less time to "pump up" when the key is turned. Pretty much a standard practice and something you really want to do
You don't want to fire a dry lifter.
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I went with caddy lifters, a bit overkill yes. But I think I will like them.. because they seem to be doing excellent for high rpms.
also I didnt go with new rockers or injectors. I talked with TSP and they said its not really necessary with my setup.
also I didnt go with new rockers or injectors. I talked with TSP and they said its not really necessary with my setup.
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LAstly... when my lifters come... I will presoak them for 24 hours in oil..
I just wanted to know, for a head cam swap would there be any break in period? I know break in is usually meant for the bottom end for the pistion rings to break in, etc.. but what should I do for heads. oh and ill be on the stock tune for a few days still..
I just wanted to know, for a head cam swap would there be any break in period? I know break in is usually meant for the bottom end for the pistion rings to break in, etc.. but what should I do for heads. oh and ill be on the stock tune for a few days still..
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LAstly... when my lifters come... I will presoak them for 24 hours in oil..
I just wanted to know, for a head cam swap would there be any break in period? I know break in is usually meant for the bottom end for the pistion rings to break in, etc.. but what should I do for heads. oh and ill be on the stock tune for a few days still..
I just wanted to know, for a head cam swap would there be any break in period? I know break in is usually meant for the bottom end for the pistion rings to break in, etc.. but what should I do for heads. oh and ill be on the stock tune for a few days still..
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im considering getting these lifters. I cant tell if I have a bent one or its because of my lt's and I guess it wouldnt be a terrible thing to upgrade anyways. Tell me how you like em! and how much the install ran you :/