Lifter Suggestions - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

frey.199 · 08-05-2019, 07:54 PM

Looking to upgrade my lifters, but I'm looking for suggestions. I've heard great things about Johnson lifters and know the LS7 that come stock with the LS3 are really good as well. Possible future boost and looking for good quality with practically zero failure reports. Installing large cam TSP stage 3 SC. Still up in the air about changing lifters, but want to get a rough idea of what I'm going to spend for some if I do. Willing to spend the money for good lifters, but obviously prefer to save if anyone knows of something good like Johnson, but less expensive. All input is appreciated and part numbers would be awesome!

Bo White · 08-05-2019, 08:13 PM

All Ive ever ran is LS7s

Black_SS10 · 08-05-2019, 08:16 PM

Ls3 and ls7 are the same lifter. I would just replace them OEM when you do the cam.

Clarkstar · 08-05-2019, 08:35 PM

I used comp cams 850-16 and am happy with them.

Dbunch9 · 08-05-2019, 08:42 PM

GPI sells cheverolet performance racing lifters that i think I'm gonna try next time i need lifters. Theyre like $100 cheaper than the Johnson lifters and tested up to 8000rpm

pnwdan · 08-05-2019, 09:00 PM

Standard LS3 will do just fine

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Chris49066SS · 08-06-2019, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dbunch9

GPI sells cheverolet performance racing lifters that i think I'm gonna try next time i need lifters. Theyre like $100 cheaper than the Johnson lifters and tested up to 8000rpm

I have those and spin to 7800 rpm

lazerlemonta · 08-06-2019, 07:27 AM

Theres more to it then just what lifter. Honestly just about any lifter you buy with your cam kit from a reputable vendor is good stuff. You can set them up many ways. I have a engine builder friend who uses nothing but LS7 lifters set in the middle of their travel for dirt track cars that see 8200 RPM and at the end of the season they are thrown away with the engine refresh. The GM racing lifters are good option. I will say at 63k miles the retainer that holds the plunger in was coming apart on my stock lifters. So they do have a life span once you beat on them. I have Johnson short travels with axle oiling in my motor currently.

Russell James · 08-06-2019, 07:47 AM

You can't have... I want the best... but cheap.

If you want an upgrade, call Johnson and ask for the COPO std travel drop ins. There is a reason they are used in the COPO motors. No they are not cheap. Take advantage of someone else's millions in R&D to find the best.

Standard travel if you desire quiet. Short travel if you need every last tenth of a hp, but at a price of a little noise. Carefully choosing the correct pushrod length will also help with less noise/hp/wear.

Juiced1 · 08-06-2019, 09:25 AM

The LS7 style lifters have worked great for us and are on most of our builds.

zz430camaro · 08-06-2019, 11:35 AM

If I did another cam it would be a low lash solid with Jesel Rockers.

sixty9fordkiller · 08-06-2019, 12:25 PM

i went with the chevrolet performance lifters as well when i did the cam.

12499225

PhantomBlack · 08-07-2019, 06:37 AM

I did the same with my cam Chevrolet Performance lifters 12499225. Which is the same as the OEM LS7/LS3 lifters I believe?

ZEN357 · 08-07-2019, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frey.199

Looking to upgrade my lifters, but I'm looking for suggestions. I've heard great things about Johnson lifters and know the LS7 that come stock with the LS3 are really good as well. Possible future boost and looking for good quality with practically zero failure reports. Installing large cam TSP stage 3 SC. Still up in the air about changing lifters, but want to get a rough idea of what I'm going to spend for some if I do. Willing to spend the money for good lifters, but obviously prefer to save if anyone knows of something good like Johnson, but less expensive. All input is appreciated and part numbers would be awesome!

I would go with Melling. They make very good lifters.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Melling/689/J...791+4294829509

08-05-2019, 07:54 PM	#1
frey.199 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Granville, Ohio Posts: 260 View My Garage	Lifter Suggestions Looking to upgrade my lifters, but I'm looking for suggestions. I've heard great things about Johnson lifters and know the LS7 that come stock with the LS3 are really good as well. Possible future boost and looking for good quality with practically zero failure reports. Installing large cam TSP stage 3 SC. Still up in the air about changing lifters, but want to get a rough idea of what I'm going to spend for some if I do. Willing to spend the money for good lifters, but obviously prefer to save if anyone knows of something good like Johnson, but less expensive. All input is appreciated and part numbers would be awesome!

08-05-2019, 08:16 PM	#3
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Ls3 and ls7 are the same lifter. I would just replace them OEM when you do the cam. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

08-05-2019, 08:35 PM	#4
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I used comp cams 850-16 and am happy with them. __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

08-05-2019, 09:00 PM	#6
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Standard LS3 will do just fine Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

08-06-2019, 07:27 AM	#8
lazerlemonta Drives: 2010 C6 1LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 877 View My Garage	Theres more to it then just what lifter. Honestly just about any lifter you buy with your cam kit from a reputable vendor is good stuff. You can set them up many ways. I have a engine builder friend who uses nothing but LS7 lifters set in the middle of their travel for dirt track cars that see 8200 RPM and at the end of the season they are thrown away with the engine refresh. The GM racing lifters are good option. I will say at 63k miles the retainer that holds the plunger in was coming apart on my stock lifters. So they do have a life span once you beat on them. I have Johnson short travels with axle oiling in my motor currently. __________________ 2010 C6 JET STREAM BLUE BOLT ONS TO THE EXTREME, GPI 281cc HEADS, Darth_V8r SPEC CAM, FAST 102 INTAKE, CRANK SCRAPER, QUARTER MASTER 7.25" CLUTCH, RPM 3.90 STAGE II DIF, Z51 Gear Set AND E85 Best ET 10.58 @ 131.8 stock heads and stock cam 453/445 SAE 10.62@134.82 GPI 281CC Heads, SS4 Cam and X1 Intake Best 1/8 6.80@105.75 Best MPH 134.82

08-05-2019, 08:13 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	All Ive ever ran is LS7s

08-05-2019, 08:42 PM	#5
Dbunch9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 294	GPI sells cheverolet performance racing lifters that i think I'm gonna try next time i need lifters. Theyre like $100 cheaper than the Johnson lifters and tested up to 8000rpm

08-06-2019, 07:47 AM	#9
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	You can't have... I want the best... but cheap. If you want an upgrade, call Johnson and ask for the COPO std travel drop ins. There is a reason they are used in the COPO motors. No they are not cheap. Take advantage of someone else's millions in R&D to find the best. Standard travel if you desire quiet. Short travel if you need every last tenth of a hp, but at a price of a little noise. Carefully choosing the correct pushrod length will also help with less noise/hp/wear.

08-06-2019, 09:25 AM	#10
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	The LS7 style lifters have worked great for us and are on most of our builds.

08-06-2019, 11:35 AM	#11
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	If I did another cam it would be a low lash solid with Jesel Rockers. __________________ 2015 1LE, TSP 225/236 113+3, VMAX Throttle Body, CAI with race scoop, GPI Ported Intake, Land Speed Stage 2 Heads, 1-7/8 headers, NPP exhaust, 25% Fluidampr, LT1-S Monster Clutch, 485 RWHP & 444 TQ

08-06-2019, 12:25 PM	#12
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	i went with the chevrolet performance lifters as well when i did the cam. 12499225 __________________ Bone Stock

08-07-2019, 06:37 AM	#13
PhantomBlack Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 181	I did the same with my cam Chevrolet Performance lifters 12499225. Which is the same as the OEM LS7/LS3 lifters I believe?