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CNC'd Edelbrock heads - rocker bolts in the intake ports (pics included)

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Old 08-01-2007, 10:07 AM
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Default CNC'd Edelbrock heads - rocker bolts in the intake ports (pics included)
I was installing stock rocker arms into my LS7-based stroker when I noticed that rocker bolts go quite deep into intake ports...:



...so I decided to shorten the bolts a bit. I guess this is ok?

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Old 08-01-2007, 10:20 AM
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Probably fine since that portion of the bolt wouldn't be doing any good anyway!
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Yes and recommended that you do, or just use shorter bolts in the first place
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Just about all ported heads have that. Make sure you use thread sealer on the bolts that poke through or you risk allowing oil into the combustion chamber.
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Yes. You can even shorten up a couple more threads

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edelbrock makes shorter rocker arm bolts for this issue #8597.
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Does anyone know if ARP makes rocker bolts for the LSx?
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
Does anyone know if ARP makes rocker bolts for the LSx?
i'm pretty sure the edelbrock rocker bolts, will work in factory heads along with factory rockers. arp is making these rocker bolts for them as well.
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