Should i replace my lifters?

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Sep 18, 2007 | 11:10 PM

PunkNPonys

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Should i replace my lifters?

Well i am thinking about stepping up and ordering a bigger cam (MS4,MS3,F14,etc) for the weekend warrior and i was just wondering if i should take the time to replace my lifters. The only reason why i am considering it is because i have a brand new set sitting in my room. I had bought them for when i did my head swap but i changed my plans. But i really dont want to pull the heads right now but if its going to save my motor then i will. I am about to hit 80,000 miles on my car so i am pretty sure i should replace them but i wanted to get ya'lls opinion first. Thanks in advance.

Sep 18, 2007 | 11:15 PM

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im glad i did my stock cam on oone of the lobes was half way gone i didnt know until i pulled the cam and see the lifter

Sep 18, 2007 | 11:19 PM

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I am tearing my motor apart for cam swap and swapping out my 120k lifters. I'll take a lot of pics of how nasty this is gunna look hah. 120k of pure beat down.

Sep 18, 2007 | 11:29 PM

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When I changed my heads and cam I went with new lifters. Why not replace them its cheap insurance saves you from replacing the old ones if they go bad. I put in some ls7 lifters and everythings golden.

Sep 19, 2007 | 01:53 AM

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If you already have them, id go ahead and do it as well.

Sep 19, 2007 | 05:37 AM

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From: Justin, TX

Are they comp r's or just the 875-16's? Make sure they are setup right if you decide to. It may be a smart move to do it. You already have them. The only thing that I would not look forward to is taking the heads off.

But that is just me.

Sep 19, 2007 | 07:16 AM

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Yeah, make sure if they are an aftermarket lifter, that you set preload correctly (like the comp r's).
I purchased some GM LS7 replacement lifters when I took my motor apart. They are very nice, and can withstand whatever you throw at them on the street