Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
Hi new guy...

Do yourself a favor if you don't like noises, don't do the OE-R lifters. Get a set of LS7 lifters (they are the replacement for the stockers). OE-R's don't have the preload of a stocker, therefore often they make noise when the pushrods are measured and redone etc etc.
Thanks BillBoost...great advice! That's the kind of stuff I was hoping to find here! And thanks for the welcome all!