VicsGT

I guess it is pretty much decided I want the Trickflow Kit, and I was researching it a little and I had 2 questions. </P>


1) It is for flat top pistons, is that what comes stock on a 5.0? </P>


2) It comes with a hydrolic Cam, but it says lifters not included, do I need new lifters?</P>


Thanks for the help</P>

hotrodman

if it is a roller cam,you can reuse your old lifters ,just check them real good.
pistons are flat tops .

vfast

I'm no fan of trick flow except they have a nice intake...the cams are ok about like a steeda cam...heads the AFR'S are a better heads and work better with stock pistons. a lunati cam can be spec build just for your engine for 300.00. you can use the stock lifter just look at them for wear..

mkspeed26

they say you need new lifters for the kit as well as new pistons, but not sure if they really are needed. i wouldnt be surprised if you needed new lifters (the heads are different sizes) but pistons??

VicsGT

Where did you read that Trickflow recommends new Pistons? I wanna check that out

makarovboy

I don't even know if trick flow offers pedestal mount rockers, I've only seen stud mounts. If you need the stud mount rockers, you will need new lifters with guideplates, required on stud mount rockers. You will also need hardened pushrods, as the pushrods rub on the guideplates. Non-hardened pushrods will put metal shavings in your oil.

The 5.0 has flat top pistons, but depending on the cam in the kit you chose, I would check piston to valve clearance, as they may need additional fly cutting for valve relief. This can save you alot of grief and money.

vfast

well said!

mkspeed26

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www.summitracing.com actually i read it wrong, it says that conventional dome pistons will not work. i guess i though the engine came with domes <IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0">. it also says that it requires longer pushrods and extruded rockers. and they are designed for stud-mounted rockers. </P>

VicsGT

The Kit comes with pushrods, and rockers, so If the lifters are good then I should be fine I guess???

mkspeed26

where you getting the kit???