[stope4]

Looking to purchase new lifters. The cam is hydraulic GM factory 350 hp fpr a 396. Anyone have any recommendations?

[Z15CAM]

I've been OK with the Comp Cams Pro Mag 858-16 lifter but there have been numerous reports about CC - Lifter quality regarding porosity and machining. Perhaps the problem lies with their cheaper line of lifters, I do not know. In the past, I've always preferred Crane or TRW but whether they are available is questionable. I heard good reports about Elgin lifters. You may still be able to order GM OEM lifters, which should be superior quality.

[Farm Boy]

Genuine GM lifters are the best available.

Summit has a set of 16 for under $80.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...4&autoview=sku

[victimizati0n]

Originally Posted by Farm Boy

Genuine GM lifters are the best available.

Summit has a set of 16 for under $80.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...4&autoview=sku

truely.. gm makes some good stuff, i wouldnt be afraid to use any of their parts in a high performance car

(seriously, a stock forged bottom end capable of 8500rpm??)

[CNC BLOCKS N/E]

We use the AC Delco lifter in all our Hyd. builds street and circle track applications as the have the hardest bottoms out there.

We buy them in bulk and sell them for 65.00 a set

[stope4]

Someone told me today that all the hydraulic lifters are made by one or two companies. To me this doesn't mean they are the same just made by same. Looking on Summit's web site posted above why would Summit have a set for $40 and all others are about twice that. I have found items with Summits name are usually pretty good quality but that price difference scares me.

[Everett#2390]

Originally Posted by Farm Boy

Genuine GM lifters are the best available.

X2! First paragraph from Camshaft section in Chevrolet's Performance Book states "Use GM lifters for GM camshafts."

I bought a GM cam and aftermarket lifters, no turn of lifters. I read the book and bought a set from dealer along with EOS, and lifters turned. Lesson learned.

GM lifters have a two-piece outer body, a hardened face as seen by the line on the bottom of the outer body to prevent wear.

Can't go wrong with a GM lifter, and GM camshafts are Parkerized for longevity, the reason GM states to use GM lifters.

[SPARKY69]

Trw lifters, good factory replacements...

[CNC BLOCKS N/E]

Originally Posted by SPARKY69

Trw lifters, good factory replacements...

They don't have the hard bottoms like the GM lifters do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hhott71]

Sealed power lifters are ALL that is needed. Available at all parts stores.
The pretty boxes from Comp etc, etc, etc, are just that Sealed power lifters in a pretty box

[CNC BLOCKS N/E]

Originally Posted by hhott71

Sealed power lifters are ALL that is needed. Available at all parts stores.
The pretty boxes from Comp etc, etc, etc, are just that Sealed power lifters in a pretty box

The GM lifter has a steel bottom which is harder and better then the Sealed Power cast iron lifter which nobody knows where it comes from.

The GM lifters can be bought at any GM dealer ship.

[SPARKY69]

Trw v.s gm lifters do you think it matters for a stock application? Just wondering? Ive used the trw with no problems..just curious(cnc)

[CNC BLOCKS N/E]

Originally Posted by SPARKY69

Trw v.s gm lifters do you think it matters for a stock application? Just wondering? Ive used the trw with no problems..just curious(cnc)

The thing is get more calls about bad lifters and cams then most guys here and that why I recomend the best lifter I have found that works. I don't tend to cut corners or go with substandard parts at out shop.

As there are still to many issues with lifters read the forums.

[SPARKY69]

Thanks for the info!!!!!

[z28rich]

Originally Posted by stope4

Looking to purchase new lifters. The cam is hydraulic GM factory 350 hp fpr a 396. Anyone have any recommendations?

Johnson,call Ultradyne and they will set you up,alot of the cheaper lifters are made overseas.Johnsons are made in Michigan USA