Lifter Question
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Lifter Question I’m in the planning stages of a budget weekend warrior N/A LC9 build. It’s the usually carb swap with a Summit 8702 cam and BTR .660” Platinum dual springs. I’ve done some research and can’t seem to find a definitive answer on which lifters would be right for this build. Obviously with the DOD delete I’ll have to have new lifters. I was looking at the Summit LS7 lifters or just GM replacement LS2 lifters. Am I on the right track or am I way off course. I don’t want to spend a ton on aftermarket lifters. I’m not going to be turning this motor to the moon, maybe 6500 at the most.
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I’m in the planning stages of a budget weekend warrior N/A LC9 build. It’s the usually carb swap with a Summit 8702 cam and BTR .660” Platinum dual springs. I’ve done some research and can’t seem to find a definitive answer on which lifters would be right for this build. Obviously with the DOD delete I’ll have to have new lifters. I was looking at the Summit LS7 lifters or just GM replacement LS2 lifters. Am I on the right track or am I way off course. I don’t want to spend a ton on aftermarket lifters. I’m not going to be turning this motor to the moon, maybe 6500 at the most.
LS7 lifters would be the minimum I would use.
If you do go for a better quality aftermarket lifter I recommend the Morel street series tie bar lifter.
It's more robust and designed to be revved to 6500rpm.
I don't think they are much more than the LS7 lifters and you have the added security of the tie bars.
I had them on my engine once and they were very quiet too.
No ticking.
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Thanks for the info, I didn’t realize that. This engine is going to be as budget as I can get so I will probably go with the ls7s. Thanks for the info.
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