Hydraulic flat tapped lifters

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03-14-2011, 05:01 PM

5.0fiend

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Hydraulic flat tapped lifters

i just bought a mild cam and was wondering do i (need) to buy new lifters as well?

03-14-2011, 05:53 PM

AdderMk2

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yes, especially with a flat tappet

03-14-2011, 06:47 PM

uedlose

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with a flat tappet it is a must

03-14-2011, 08:01 PM

5.0fiend

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well the operating range for the cam is 1500-5000 is that going to work with the stock converter

03-14-2011, 10:47 PM

mjr46

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any cam will work with most convertors, will they be rockets off the line with a mismatch??....most likely not but in your case 1500 starting is not much above stock if at all...heck an h.o roller cam will out do that sissy flat tappet cam

03-15-2011, 06:33 AM

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If you are installing a flat tappet camshaft, aside the need for new lifters + longer pushrods, keep in mind how important it is to add a zinc additive to the oil for the break-in procedure.

03-15-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel5.0

If you are installing a flat tappet camshaft, aside the need for new lifters + longer pushrods, keep in mind how important it is to add a zinc additive to the oil for the break-in procedure.

^^ This

Additives, oil and break in procedure are critical on flat tappets.