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Old 01-31-2008, 06:55 PM
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Red face installing MS3, ported heads

do i need 1.8 rockers or will my stock 1.7 work? 01SS, with 39k miles...
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install is taking place in 2 weeks.................thanx 4 help
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I would at least stick with the stock 1.7 ratio. Most LSx cam grinders do not recomend rocker arm ratios above stock for anything but mild cams in the lower 220s. It shortens valve spring life significantly.

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I had the stock rockers on my PRC 5.3/ MS3 combo
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NOOOOOOO!! Don't use 1.8's with a cam with aggressive lobes like that.




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