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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 04:22 AM
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What year did they change over to the ls7 lifters for everything? At least that's what I gather that even trucks 4.8, 5.3 came with the new style lifters? I also need to know how to ID the yr of a core engine if possible. Not gonna reuse or rebuild it's for something else.
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I think it was very soon after the LS7 came out. GM saw a good thing right away.
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My research was 2006 for the new LS7 engine just wanted to try n get an exact yr for production vehicles, like 2008 or w/e.
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I'm not sure it was put in new engines besides the LS7 right away, but it has been the service replacement since around then. I wouldn't worry if an engine has LS7 lifters in it. They were an improvement, but not a major breakthrough.
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Just figured some ls expert on here may know. Prob just stick to 2010+ to be safe, I still need to ID any core I tear down.
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Tell us exactly what you are looking for and why, and someone here will direct you in the right direction. The why's and wherefore's help a lot
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Details are irrelevant
Then so are any of our answers. It's about context.
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i might be wrong but im thinkin that it was around 2010 when the 5th gen camaro came out
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Originally Posted by bigassogre
i might be wrong but im thinkin that it was around 2010 when the 5th gen camaro came out
That would make sense; the truck engines were not a priority before then I would guess.
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Originally Posted by bigassogre
i might be wrong but im thinkin that it was around 2010 when the 5th gen camaro came out
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