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When swapping cam do i need new lifters?

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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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From: Edison, NJ
Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
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When swapping cam do i need new lifters?

Im swapping from LO3 cam to Lt1 cam with 081 heads... do i need new lifters or can i reuse the stock lifters?
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Car: 1987 Trans-Am
Engine: LG4
Transmission: 700R4
is it a roller?

if this is roller to roller swap then you can reuse lifters

if this is flat tappet cam then you need new lifters on every cam change unless its "same cam same lifters" used then just make sure all lifters go back in the exact same spot they came out of.
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Yes its hyd roller cam... so i dont need new lifters correct?
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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nope your good to go as long as the lifters are in good shape your reusing.
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