So, I was talking to my Indy last week and mentioned that I wanted to change the lifters cams etc. on my 12 CVO ultra to S&S. He told me that they found out that they could buy them from a auto parts house for way less money than from S&S. They said that the lifters from a certain GM model were exactly the same lifters, buy for somewhere around $70. Any one know if this accurate?
Perhaps your Indie misunderstood what you wanted, or somehow thinks he has the inside scoop on who makes the S&S lifters, but I think what he's talking about is that the stock lifters from H-D are in fact made by Delphi, who just happens to also make lifters for GM. And yes, the same basic lifter is used in some GM engines. That doesn't mean buying the GM version is going to accomplish what I believe you are trying to accomplish.
I assume you've been reading about all the lifter roller failures, especially in 2012 models, and are looking to replace the lifters as insurance against an early major failure. Stick to your original request and tell him you want the S&S Premium lifters, made in the USA. Saving less than $200 by buying the same stuff you already have instead is false economy IMHO.
Jerry
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