School me on rockers
08-21-2010, 01:37 PM
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School me on rockers This is a area in my rebuild, that I am very confounded by, because I hear so many differing opinions.
Can the stock ones last?
Is it worth the expense of an aftermarket full roller?
What are the benefits/disadvantages of a full roller over a solid rocker?
Edit: For what it's worth, I'll be going with at minimum a 226/230 .565/.565 cam, I'll likely go bigger though.
Can the stock ones last?
Is it worth the expense of an aftermarket full roller?
What are the benefits/disadvantages of a full roller over a solid rocker?
Edit: For what it's worth, I'll be going with at minimum a 226/230 .565/.565 cam, I'll likely go bigger though.
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08-21-2010, 01:54 PM
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The main advantage of the roller rocker is the loss of friction that the ball and socket cause. This is also one of the weak points. The other advantage of the roller rocker is the tip, it is easier on the valvetip than the stamped style rockers. The stamped style rockes also sometimes interfere with larger diameter valvesprings.
The places I have seen the stamped style rockers fail are the pushrod cup and the bowl and socket area.
With that cam and the pring pressures required I would go with the full rollers for peace of mind.
The places I have seen the stamped style rockers fail are the pushrod cup and the bowl and socket area.
With that cam and the pring pressures required I would go with the full rollers for peace of mind.
08-21-2010, 08:35 PM
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This is a area in my rebuild, that I am very confounded by, because I hear so many differing opinions.
Can the stock ones last? NO! They were not designed for what you're doing.
Is it worth the expense of an aftermarket full roller? ABSOLUTELY! Chalk it up to the cost of doing business.
What are the benefits/disadvantages of a full roller over a solid rocker? Already given.
Edit: For what it's worth, I'll be going with at minimum a 226/230 .565/.565 cam, I'll likely go bigger though. You DEFINITELY need full RRs; accept no substitute.
Can the stock ones last? NO! They were not designed for what you're doing.
Is it worth the expense of an aftermarket full roller? ABSOLUTELY! Chalk it up to the cost of doing business.
What are the benefits/disadvantages of a full roller over a solid rocker? Already given.
Edit: For what it's worth, I'll be going with at minimum a 226/230 .565/.565 cam, I'll likely go bigger though. You DEFINITELY need full RRs; accept no substitute.
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08-21-2010, 11:43 PM
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I have also read that a quality name brand steel rocker is better for a heavily street driven car whereas aluminum is better for racing since it doesn't see as much constant run time.
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Anyone have a specific link to a set that they bought, or a good set that they'd recommend? All I'm finding are a 500 dollar set, that are steel for an LT1.
08-22-2010, 08:26 AM
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there are several good articles out there to read about rockers. if i can find the rest ill post them. this is a article about stamp steel rockers. While i have read several articles about this i just dont have enough real world experience with this to make a opinion. sorry.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...ers/index.html
this one is a really good article
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...ign/index.html
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...ers/index.html
this one is a really good article
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...ign/index.html
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Therse a good change im selling my brand new still in box LE cam at those specs on a 111 lsa. Only selling to go bigger. PM me if interested, can save you a few bucks.