Bones Z28

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Just like the title says, what are the best rocker arms to get. Here's my situation. I have a 96 Z with a bad lifter. Since I have to go in and replace the lifters I figure it would be wise to step up to the 1.6 rr's right?

I can't afford to do a cam swap right now because the trans just took a crap. So priority one is the rebuilt trans, new clutch and I want to finish the driveline (4.10's aluminum driveshaft etc... That's my winter project.

Anyways what would you guys recommend in my case. It's a stock motor btw, I was looking at the 1.6 LT4 rocker arms but I was wondering if there were any better ones out there that I would want to look into.

Thanks

Gun5

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1.6 Comp cam's $200 or $100 used

dhdenney

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Upgrade the springs too cuz 1.6's are too much for stock. Scorpion rockers are inexpensive. I like the construction on them more than Crane Golds (I have had both).

Transamman25

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i use cranes shaft mount--- if a cam install isnt in the budget these arent either

urbanhunter44

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shaft mounts are the ****.

I'm running comp cams pro mags. about 350 for the set, I love them.

Hot94Z28

I have to say comp pro mags are a good choice.

TAEnvy

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pro mags but you can find some scorpions cheaper, but I hear they are louder.

Also if there is no cam in the future, the Lt4 springs should be okay and a CHEAP alternative, to behives or dual springs, for a stock cam.

Are you going NSA or SA, I always reccomend NSA if a cam is in the future but then you have to buy hardend pushrods and guideplates too.

myltwon

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I like my comp magnum 1.6s, they were only like 180 new

dhdenney

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For those who don't know those are just roller tipped and not full roller--that's why they're not too expensive. About the Scorpions, I wouldn't say they're louder but I would say that maybe the Comps are quiter cuz they're steel. My Scorpions are just as loud as my Cranes were as they're both aluminum.

TAEnvy

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So the comp Pro Mags arent full roller, do you think the scorpions would bet better?
Are they available in NSA?

koolaid_kid

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Don't confuse the Comp Cams Magnum rockers (which are not full rockers) with the Comp Cams Pro Magnums (which are full rockers). Go to their web site, they show both and explain the difference.

dhdenney

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Scorpions are available NSA and are around $200 new.

leadfoot4

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I've had the GMPP roller rockers and LT-4 valve springs in my '96 Z-28 for 3 summers of driving. So far, so good...

NJLT1SS

Jesel SS shafts here



Nick

slick1851

why not run 1.7s?

TAEnvy

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I dont know, I know Pepe or Brettinator ( I cant remeber the name) ran them with a GM847 and made liek 375, but I could be wrong.

ABA383

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Comp Cams Hi-tech stainless...installed in 1995 and never looked back...A bit lighter and more durable than the standard Pro mags...But they are like $350/set now...but well worth it...

--Alan

pd93lx

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will 1.7s work with stock cam??

pd93lx

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what about proforms on ebay for around $170??

dhdenney

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I think the Proforms might questionable as far as quality. I think I have read that more than once but I might be thinking of another brand???