Any brand (ACDELCO, Melling Etc.) of AFM Lifter that is better than the others
06-26-2017, 07:38 AM
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Any brand (ACDELCO, Melling Etc.) of AFM Lifter that is better than the others Working on a 2008 Silverado with 5.3(VIN #3)
Only one lifter is locked collapsed, but I plan to replace all lifters (8 AFM and 8 regular) along with the VLOM.
I understand the original AFM lifters were redesigned, but do all manufacturers use the same design now?
Is the new design actually better?
I bought a Melling JB-7011(store only had one and I may return it) and it is clearly different than the failed lifter, but is the Melling design the same as the other brands.
I have seen ACDELCO, Sealed Power, Melling and Enginetech.
Is any one of these(or any other brand) superior, worth paying more for, waiting longer for?
If so, please say why you think it is superior.
Only one lifter is locked collapsed, but I plan to replace all lifters (8 AFM and 8 regular) along with the VLOM.
I understand the original AFM lifters were redesigned, but do all manufacturers use the same design now?
Is the new design actually better?
I bought a Melling JB-7011(store only had one and I may return it) and it is clearly different than the failed lifter, but is the Melling design the same as the other brands.
I have seen ACDELCO, Sealed Power, Melling and Enginetech.
Is any one of these(or any other brand) superior, worth paying more for, waiting longer for?
If so, please say why you think it is superior.
06-26-2017, 10:11 PM
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The delco will still be an older design until the old stock is gone. Melling and enginetech are same lifter but neither made by enginetech or melling. Sealed power would be the melling also. We have the newer design and brand new lifter trays we can also get the valley cover and galley filter as well.