Do I need lifters with a new cam?
08-22-2004, 05:10 PM
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Do I need lifters with a new cam?
I am getting a Cartek "M" HYD. ROLLER INT-218 EXH-222 .562" LIFT, 113 LSA I am also getting a new timing chain and comp 918 springs and a 3000 stall. I just wanted to know if I really need new lifiters or not? I have 80,000 miles on my motor and it runs like a champ. 15.01 at 89.89 in the 1/4. Also do I need to get a new oil pump? I see alot of people doing so, if so what should I go with as far as lifiters and oil pump. Thanks. One more question is anyone runing this cam if so how does it sound. Thanks alot Erik
08-22-2004, 05:14 PM
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I never changed the lifters in my truck when i did the cam, well either of the 3 cams I used. 
Good springs, on the otherhand, you should do on a higher lift cam.
Oil pump might be a good safety item also but I don't know if many of the truck guys do it. ALL of the F-body guys do/did it. I know I did.
Good springs, on the otherhand, you should do on a higher lift cam.
Oil pump might be a good safety item also but I don't know if many of the truck guys do it. ALL of the F-body guys do/did it. I know I did.
08-22-2004, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by F8L Z71
I never changed the lifters in my truck when i did the cam, well either of the 3 cams I used.
Good springs, on the otherhand, you should do on a higher lift cam.
Oil pump might be a good safety item also but I don't know if many of the truck guys do it. ALL of the F-body guys do/did it. I know I did.
Good springs, on the otherhand, you should do on a higher lift cam.
Oil pump might be a good safety item also but I don't know if many of the truck guys do it. ALL of the F-body guys do/did it. I know I did.
08-22-2004, 06:04 PM
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I honestly don't know. When i did mine it was about 3.5yrs ago and it came in the package with my ARE heads/cam kit.
Someone will be along in here shortly and can tell ya.
Someone will be along in here shortly and can tell ya.
08-22-2004, 07:06 PM
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yes change out the oil pump. I did mine, and it is added safety, and preventative maintenance. that way you wont have to get back in there when it does go out.
as far as lifters, I am having problems with mine bleeding down.
I will be changing mine here shortly.
as far as lifters, I am having problems with mine bleeding down.
I will be changing mine here shortly.
08-22-2004, 07:09 PM
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yes change out the oil pump. I did mine, and it is added safety, and preventative maintenance. that way you wont have to get back in there when it does go out.
as far as lifters, I am having problems with mine bleeding down.
I will be changing mine here shortly.
as far as lifters, I am having problems with mine bleeding down.
I will be changing mine here shortly.
08-22-2004, 07:14 PM
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I found a OEM 5.7L oil pump, that had been takin off a crate motor.
never been used. got it for fairly cheap. works like a champ
post up in the parts wanted section you might get lucky.
other wise check out Scoggin Dickey-------------->
they have some oil pumps for around a $100 or so
never been used. got it for fairly cheap. works like a champ
post up in the parts wanted section you might get lucky.
other wise check out Scoggin Dickey-------------->
they have some oil pumps for around a $100 or so
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08-22-2004, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Thunder
I found a OEM 5.7L oil pump, that had been takin off a crate motor.
never been used. got it for fairly cheap. works like a champ
post up in the parts wanted section you might get lucky.
other wise check out Scoggin Dickey-------------->
they have some oil pumps for around a $100 or so
never been used. got it for fairly cheap. works like a champ
post up in the parts wanted section you might get lucky.
other wise check out Scoggin Dickey-------------->
they have some oil pumps for around a $100 or so
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