Stock Lifter Question
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Stock Lifter Question
Pardon if this has been posted before. I did a advanced search and didn't find any answers to my specific question so here goes. Also, I think I already know the answer but thought I'd throw it out to the experts here on the Forum first.
I am preparing to install a LT4 hot cam in my 94LT1 in a while and I'm still gathering parts. I currently have 150,000 miles on the stock motor. I'm not fanatical about oil changes but do them fairly regularly and use Amsoil synthetic. do I need to replace the stock lifters with the lifter kit available from GM performance parts?
I don't want to buy the whole Hot Cam kit because I already have a set of ported heads with new springs and valves installed. All I really think I would absolutely need are the 1.6 rockers. What is the consensus? Pushrods are cheap, so I'll probably go that way but could save a bunch by reusing lifters if I could.
I am preparing to install a LT4 hot cam in my 94LT1 in a while and I'm still gathering parts. I currently have 150,000 miles on the stock motor. I'm not fanatical about oil changes but do them fairly regularly and use Amsoil synthetic. do I need to replace the stock lifters with the lifter kit available from GM performance parts?
I don't want to buy the whole Hot Cam kit because I already have a set of ported heads with new springs and valves installed. All I really think I would absolutely need are the 1.6 rockers. What is the consensus? Pushrods are cheap, so I'll probably go that way but could save a bunch by reusing lifters if I could.
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With 150,000 miles on the car you definately need to replace the stock lifters.
You can get the complete GMPP lifter kit from Van Devere Olds for ~$200.
Dal @ Van Devere 1-800-362-9494
You can get the complete GMPP lifter kit from Van Devere Olds for ~$200.
Dal @ Van Devere 1-800-362-9494
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Here's my $.02. I found myself in the same position a few months ago. I purchased the Hot Cam kit. The reason, the cam by itself was @ $210 and the GM Perf. roller rockers were @ $320 = quick math @ $530. The kit is $550, I didn't need the springs, keepers, guides, etc... but I sold them to someone locally and recouped some $$$-always someone w/ a F-body around 
. Pushrods with 150K? your call--it may be nothing wrong with them. I know you'll inspect them for wear on the ball ends, etc... but visually you're not going to pick up fatigue. I'd change them but I'm a bit picky when it comes to putting things back together. It must be the aircraft mechanic part of me, I do tend to replace more than some. Good luck, let us know what you decide.
. Pushrods with 150K? your call--it may be nothing wrong with them. I know you'll inspect them for wear on the ball ends, etc... but visually you're not going to pick up fatigue. I'd change them but I'm a bit picky when it comes to putting things back together. It must be the aircraft mechanic part of me, I do tend to replace more than some. Good luck, let us know what you decide.
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Pardon if this has been posted before. I did a advanced search and didn't find any answers to my specific question so here goes. Also, I think I already know the answer but thought I'd throw it out to the experts here on the Forum first.
I am preparing to install a LT4 hot cam in my 94LT1 in a while and I'm still gathering parts. I currently have 150,000 miles on the stock motor. I'm not fanatical about oil changes but do them fairly regularly and use Amsoil synthetic. do I need to replace the stock lifters with the lifter kit available from GM performance parts?
I don't want to buy the whole Hot Cam kit because I already have a set of ported heads with new springs and valves installed. All I really think I would absolutely need are the 1.6 rockers. What is the consensus? Pushrods are cheap, so I'll probably go that way but could save a bunch by reusing lifters if I could.
I am preparing to install a LT4 hot cam in my 94LT1 in a while and I'm still gathering parts. I currently have 150,000 miles on the stock motor. I'm not fanatical about oil changes but do them fairly regularly and use Amsoil synthetic. do I need to replace the stock lifters with the lifter kit available from GM performance parts?
I don't want to buy the whole Hot Cam kit because I already have a set of ported heads with new springs and valves installed. All I really think I would absolutely need are the 1.6 rockers. What is the consensus? Pushrods are cheap, so I'll probably go that way but could save a bunch by reusing lifters if I could.
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Thanks guys, this is the answer I thought I'd get, and it does make sense to me. But, I thought it might be worth the question. You never know.
I guess it does make sense to buy the whole kit and sell the springs.
I guess it does make sense to buy the whole kit and sell the springs.
