Dumb LT4 Hot Cam Question
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Drifting
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From: Springfield Va
Dumb LT4 Hot Cam Question
Or just a cam replacement question in general...
When doing a cam replacement, given that the LT4 Hotcam Kit comes with new rockers, should I replace the lifters too? Or is that really necessary? If it is recommended, any thoughts on whose?
When doing a cam replacement, given that the LT4 Hotcam Kit comes with new rockers, should I replace the lifters too? Or is that really necessary? If it is recommended, any thoughts on whose?
Safety Car
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: Dumb LT4 Hot Cam Question (Goody)
Check the lifters carefully... my car is in the shop as week speak for a Hot cam and two of the lifters were bad, they were starting to wear the cam lobes they road on. Not bad.. but bad enough that is was quite visable.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Dumb LT4 Hot Cam Question (tomservo)
As much work as it is to install the Hot Cam kit why not just put in a new set of lifters? I know you can get away with reusing the previous roller lifters but the peace of mind you get with new lifters is worth the extra cost involved. The problem is lifters have moving pieces inside & you can't see the wear. I bought a brand new set in GM packages on Ebay for under $150 just my two cents. :)
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Drifting
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Re: Dumb LT4 Hot Cam Question (superlund)
As much work as it is to install the Hot Cam kit why not just put in a new set of lifters? I know you can get away with reusing the previous roller lifters but the peace of mind you get with new lifters is worth the extra cost involved. The problem is lifters have moving pieces inside & you can't see the wear. I bought a brand new set in GM packages on Ebay for under $150 just my two cents. :)
Burning Brakes
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Re: Dumb LT4 Hot Cam Question (tomservo)
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