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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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i am looking for suggestions on what lifters to buy for my engine. i have a couple collapsed lifters and im just going to replace them all. i am running stock bottom end, ported/polished heads with Ferrea 2.05 intake and 1.56 exhaust valves, matched intake, and a 234/241@50 with a 113 Lsa ( Hydraulic Roller )
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it had comp lifters in it previously, bought whole top end from another guy, not sure what the lifters are now other then comp lifters.

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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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I would recommend picking up some LS7 Lifters. They are about $120 off ebay, scoggin dickey, summit etc.
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Originally Posted by StealthFormula
I would recommend picking up some LS7 Lifters. They are about $120 off ebay, scoggin dickey, summit etc.
+2 thats what im going with and I have heard good things about them, plus its GM
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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x3, I have LS7's. They have a higher rev limit. DO IT!!! lol
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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X4..I have them in my Engine aswell..
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X4..I have them in my Engine aswell..
Merv is that 408 done yet? And comment on my post about 2bolt to a 4bolt!
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Not done yet..waiting on the Machine Shop..

Everyone around here is blowing up their Dirt Cars so the Shop is backed up..I guess that's the business to be in..
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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x5. I'd use them again if I had to do it all over again.
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x6 would use them again
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okay, thanks guys, i apprecitate the input
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This is like the first thread everyone agreed in..
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This is like the first thread everyone agreed in..
You jinxed it.
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