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Old 04-23-2011, 09:13 PM
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Default Stock rocker trunion upgrade

I am getting ready to change the valvel springs and cam. While I was in there I was wondering if you guys thought the trunion upgrade to the stock rockers was worth it or not.

If it is a good idea to do, what is involved to put them in the rockers.

Are there any advantages other than the stock needles going all over the place if there was a failure. Do they contribut to any better valvetrain control?
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I like mine, Im glad I did it
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I just did it and would recomend it to anyone doing a cam. I'll spend a couple hundred to save a couple thousand any day. Slowly fixing GMs deficiencys one at a time. Next is the clutch master, then the rear end, then the...
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its a good investment to keep the car more reliable for sure
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I did mine back when my heads were put on last summer after finding like 32 needle bearings stuck to my oil drain plug! Best upgrade for the money and you might as well do it and be done and not have to worry about things. I got lucky cause those little bastards can cause lots of damage!
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I would do it without a doubt, its cheap too. The comp kit is $135. I did it on my truck.
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Is there a place to ship the rockers to get done?
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Check out Thunder Racing
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Another reference thread:

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Thanks, Will Thunder Racing do an exchange. I have an extra set I would like to get this done.
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cajunss- if you send me the parts and a return label I can install them for you. I did mine during my rebuild and am glad that I spent the couple extra $$$ for the kit.
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I'm not sure, had mine done when I was waiting for my heads. Give them a call, good group of guys.




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