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2010BlackCamaroSS · 02-11-2023, 12:47 AM

I'm about to pull the trigger on a GPI SS1 VVT cam and want some bullet proof lifters to go with it. In the future I intend to install a Procharger, but not yet. I am considering the lifters listed below. I know they are all good, but to be honest, I could use some education. Which would you choose and why?

a) Johnson slow leakdown 2110R drop in with trays
b) Johnson short travel ST2116LSR with tie bars
c) Cam Motion – LS Premium Racing Solid Roller Lifters (Tie Bar Style with Axle Oiling)

Thanks for the help.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-13-2023, 10:22 AM

Most of that I'm gonna guess is to what RPM's are you going to want to push. If I was to choose a set, it would be the Johnson slow leakdown 2110R drop in with trays. That's all you really need unless you are going all out with a monster build. Heck even the "caddy lifters" will work up to 8k RPM's.. Just my thoughts.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 02-15-2023, 02:12 PM

I would only run solid if you are going for an all out race motor. They require a good bit more maintenance,(valve lash adjustments as the valve seats and cam lobes wear) Typically you really only need them on the highest of rpm builds in my opinion.

02-11-2023, 12:47 AM	#1
2010BlackCamaroSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - L99 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: MS Posts: 128 View My Garage	Lifters - Tie Bar vs Trays - Short Travel vs Slow Leakdown vs Solid I'm about to pull the trigger on a GPI SS1 VVT cam and want some bullet proof lifters to go with it. In the future I intend to install a Procharger, but not yet. I am considering the lifters listed below. I know they are all good, but to be honest, I could use some education. Which would you choose and why? a) Johnson slow leakdown 2110R drop in with trays b) Johnson short travel ST2116LSR with tie bars c) Cam Motion – LS Premium Racing Solid Roller Lifters (Tie Bar Style with Axle Oiling) Thanks for the help.

02-13-2023, 10:22 AM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,818	Most of that I'm gonna guess is to what RPM's are you going to want to push. If I was to choose a set, it would be the Johnson slow leakdown 2110R drop in with trays. That's all you really need unless you are going all out with a monster build. Heck even the "caddy lifters" will work up to 8k RPM's.. Just my thoughts. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-15-2023, 02:12 PM	#3
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	I would only run solid if you are going for an all out race motor. They require a good bit more maintenance,(valve lash adjustments as the valve seats and cam lobes wear) Typically you really only need them on the highest of rpm builds in my opinion. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.