Need advice on upgrade options

[lemmstar]

So..... found out that my 2013 VF SS auto finally gave in - 5 lifters failed and destroyed aftermarket cam. 205,000km

I've been talking with a few people and from what I can see, have the following options:

Fix it up as is - new lifters, cam - $5,200. Probably won't last long and I'm thinking this option of I'm going to sell.

Forged rebuild - $14k, then 16. 5k for stroker 6.6 upgrade high comp.

Forged rebuild stroker with blower - 32k. Comp 10.5:1.

I should mention I really want a manual so I don't have to stuff around with stall convertors, and the guy fixing it up reckons you either stroke or blow (lol), not both as the stall convertor would be a waste.

Money not a huge issue and can afford any of these.

Any thoughts on what option makes sense? Honestly leaning towards fixing up, then selling and buying a manual. Wait until that one goes and then upgrade it. Interestednin opinions here.

 

[vr304]

Don’t know what he’s getting at with the stall converter issue when going blown and stroker? Fair to say it’d need upgrading along with the rest of the drivetrain with that kind of power, end of the day it’s up to you but if you’ve really got your heart set on a manual then go for that I reckon

 

[hademall]

Any thoughts on what option makes sense?

A Mazda 2?

 

[blackvxss]

could find a manual write off and do a swap.

 

[Forg]

A question about lifters failing and eating the cam ... is this all due to the DoD stuff?
Can the DoD stuff be removed, and then the "fix it" option might stay perma-fixed?

 

[lemmstar]

A question about lifters failing and eating the cam ... is this all due to the DoD stuff?
Can the DoD stuff be removed, and then the "fix it" option might stay perma-fixed?

Extra lobe separation puts more strain on the lifters, so they fail. Thing I can't understand though is the builder said he put new ls7 lifters in it

 

[dassaur]

Extra lobe separation puts more strain on the lifters, so they fail. Thing I can't understand though is the builder said he put new ls7 lifters in it

What a load of nonsense
To prove it, did you have more or less lobe separation angle than stock? I'm betting less.
Also LS7 lifters are just stock gm ls3 lifters. Nothing special at all.

 

[07GTS]

lobe separation has to do with the intake and exhaust opening/closing points (overlap) and noting to do with lifters at all, duration and lift have to do with lifters and ramp rates is what can stress the valvetrain, LS7 lifters will last fine with most cams

 

[RevNev]

What a load of nonsense
To prove it, did you have more or less lobe separation angle than stock? I'm betting less.
Also LS7 lifters are just stock gm ls3 lifters. Nothing special at all.

The best quality lifters we've used in the Ecotec V6 race engines (same as LS lifters) are Johnson High RPM LS7 lifters. Stock ones tend to break the rollers and then chews the cam up of course. The Johnson lifters have been bullet proof so far!

 

[dassaur]

The best quality lifters we've used in the Ecotec V6 race engines (same as LS lifters) are Johnson High RPM LS7 lifters. Stock ones tend to break the rollers and then chews the cam up of course. The Johnson lifters have been bullet proof so far!

That's what I have in mine