Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

self aligning or adjustable rockers?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-24-2007, 09:02 PM
  #1  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (89)
 
mrclean200518's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: louisa
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default self aligning or adjustable rockers?

i have 98 trans am ls1 and i have a slight ticking in my engine i think my pushrods are to long . im gonna order some rocker arms what brand should i go with and what type. is the adjustable worth taking the time to adjust or should i just get shorter pushrods.
Old 10-24-2007, 09:16 PM
  #2  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
mrr23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: orlando, fl
Posts: 4,266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

depends on which adjustable rocker kit you get. the vinci/crane roller rocker kit comes with rockers, pushrods, guideplates, screw in studs, and posi locks.

http://vincihighperformance.com/superwebdeals.HTML
bottom of page
Old 10-24-2007, 09:23 PM
  #3  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (89)
 
mrclean200518's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: louisa
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

is this what u reccomend. i have a stock ls1 with 04 ls6 heads cam and intake. with 7.400 chromoly pushrods from comp
Old 10-24-2007, 09:26 PM
  #4  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
mrr23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: orlando, fl
Posts: 4,266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

it's what i used on the wife's car. i used their 1.8 rocker kit and picked up 17 rwhp on a stock 99 LS1 cam.

here's the dyno sheet.

Old 10-24-2007, 09:54 PM
  #5  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (89)
 
mrclean200518's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: louisa
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

those are some really nice gains.
Old 10-24-2007, 11:11 PM
  #6  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
mrr23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: orlando, fl
Posts: 4,266
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

and notice able as well.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:05 PM.