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Do i need lifters ?

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Old 09-05-2006, 09:34 PM
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Default Do i need lifters ?

I'm doin a HCI. the cam is a tfs stage1, gt40p heads, and a trickflow intake. Would it be better to get new lifters ? or will it be fine to use the stock ones ? They have around 110,000 on em.
Also, is it a better idea to get new pushrods too ?
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Old 09-05-2006, 10:12 PM
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Default RE: Do i need lifters ?

youd want to get some hardened pushrods with those new heads, everything else is new you might as well get new lifters and rockers
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Old 09-05-2006, 10:15 PM
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I'd get new lifters.
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Old 09-05-2006, 10:16 PM
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yeah don't install a new cam without new lifters
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Old 09-05-2006, 10:27 PM
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and again yes get new lifters. if you use the stock rockers make sure you install the filcrum the right way in the rocker.
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Old 09-05-2006, 11:53 PM
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Default RE: Do i need lifters ?

So it would be best to get new pushrods, lifters, and rockers ? I should still stick with the stock rocker size 1.6 ? I dont want to get new valve covers, and i'm not too sure if 1.7's will be too much lift.
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Old 09-06-2006, 01:47 AM
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don't even bother considering not getting new. they are cheap enough to do it the right way and get all new parts for that specific mod. don't half *** it other wise something is bound to fail and you'll regret not getting all new parts.
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Old 09-06-2006, 01:54 AM
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PM sent about brand new in box Ford Racing hydraulic roller lifters, lemme know if you want them.
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