Engine Valve Lifter Guides

After installing a new cam in a LQ4 6.0 motor, it is now time to swap the lifters. Follow this step by step guide on how to prep and install LS7 roller lifters.

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

The camshaft is the heart of your engine, choose the wrong one and you’re leaving power on the table

A guide on how to check piston to valve clearance to prevent interference. See what tools are used to make this process easier.

Inside GM’s Gen V LT engine family: history, tech, and performance of each LT engine option available.

Lifter tick vs rod knock—what's the difference? Learn how to identify these engine noises, their causes, potential damage, and how to fix them.

There's a new spec engine option for the 2025 IMCA Modified season. Here's what you need to know.

An LS cam swap can yield big power gains. And, you can do it at home. Here's how...

To get the longest life and most performance out of your engine, it's important to have the valve lash set correctly. Here we show you how to set valve lash on a Small Block Chevy using a hydraulic lift camshaft in just eight steps.

The LS swap is no doubt still going strong, but if you’re planning to run an automatic behind your 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0L LS-powered ride, you’ll need to pay attention to a few items we discuss in this buyer’s guide.