LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Going full roller on LT1

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Old 02-14-2011, 09:58 PM
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Is it possible to go with a full roller setup for valvetrain? Like rockers lifters and roller cam? I have a 350 SBC that is a ZZ3 roller setup and it revs so fast. I plan on building for road racing and would like some longevity.
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LT1s ARE full roller...
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Get some rockers and call it a day?
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An LT1 already is "roller" with the exception of the rocker arms...

Put roller rockers on and you got it.
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SBC's from '87 and up eceived roller lifters. As stated, all you need are roller rockers and you'll have yourself a "full roller" valvetrain. If the engine is going to live in the high rpm range then get non-self aligning rockers with guideplates.




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