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Old 03-23-2004, 07:46 PM
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i need to know what a good performace upgrade for my stock 95 lt1 rocker arms would be. i think the ratio im looking for is 1.6:1. i just need to know what stud size and type would be good.
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The 1.6 roller rocker with a 5/16 stud is what I think your asking?
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i have another source that says the studs are 3/8. who knows for sure?
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if wrencher says it's 5/16 then it's 5/16 he knows what he's talkin about (i've heard rumours that he's worked on a couple GM cars before hehe)
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The stock studs are 3/8th's but you can install 7/16th studs. They are threaded in.

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comp promagnums are butter....

super light weight
super strong...
not bad price.....
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No I was doin to much crack they are 3/8 !
Thanks for the back Mikey!!

Edit ; got LS1's on the brain lately rockerarm thread size= 8mm X 1.25 or close to 5/16 ? actually I dont know what the hell I was thinking???




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