Well ive been reading the comp r thread for about 3 days now (JK) I am going with a LE2/3 head and cam package and Lloyd recomended dong a comp oe replacment lifter. I listen to experts. But I wanted to know if it was totaly neccissary if my OE lifters where in good shape, once I get it appart what is the best way to test the lifter for near "new" operation. I also have heard good things about Morel lifters, do I need to do any other work if i use lifters with the stabilization conneting bar?

 

I think that if you push in on them with a pushrod and the cup dosent come back up its collapesd.

 

Ya can't test them out of the engine. If they were fine before they will be OK with a good inspection for cracks around the bottom half of the lifter and check the roller for slack and smoothness.

 

well comp "r" sereies 875-16 and the comp "oe" series 850-16 are 2 different lifters

 

Yes, And Lloyd was spacific on getting the OE replacments not comp R, I have @20000 on the 383 and the lifters were good to go during the build, Im looking at the price VS payoff and if I am going to replace them im going to go with Morel, if i need to replace them. I am just on the fence still.