How to Replace Lifters - Guide

[Kxm]

Hey everyone, I know that replacing the lifters seems like a simple process but when it comes to DIY I want to make sure that I do everything spot on.

I am doing a cam swap and upgrading the springs, rods, oil pump, etc. when I do so. My motor has 32,000 miles on it. I have all of the resources to do everything except pull the heads and replace the lifters and trays. I have found videos online of people doing so but they are very brief.

Are there any guides/tutorials available that provide pictures and step-by-step instructions the way robertway did his DIY: LS3 Camshaft Install guide? I have printed his off to use as a reference when I do the cam install but I don't have anything for the heads and lifters. I would appreciate any insight.

Thanks guys.

[SS_CTS-V]

Here's great video on removal if the heads:



Assembly is essentially the opposite. Head torque sequence is a bit of a challenge in the car, I just did it a couple weeks ago. You will need an angle gauge, or a digital angle torque wrench.

I used the instruction guide from Trick Flow for installation:

https://www.trickflow.com/parts/tfs-...nstructionArea

Removing the liters is super easy with a magnetic pick-up tool, and the trays come right out with a couple 10mm bolts. Then new lifters drop into place, piece of cake. Most all lifter manufactures recommend soaking in oil before installation. The BTR lifters I used came in a convenient tray that I just poured the oil into.

If you are doing all of this, might as well do a trunnion upgrade too!

[morepowerjoe]

If I was you I would invest in some arp head bolts or studs so you don't have to mess around with the tty factory bolts. They are kind of pricey but I never liked the tty bolts and the arp are reusable.

[Fanch1LE]

This is a detailed write up for removing/replacing heads, from here on the forum. The write up is similar in style to the famous cam swap DIY.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=556941