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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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I have a stroker with a DISC and am thinking on upgrading the rockers. Which is the ones everyone prefers. I just want to have some more insurance.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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This greatly depends on the cam specs and max RPM you will spin the motor. In general stock rockers are fine for most applications.
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I just took off a set of YT ultralights and put the stockers back on, most definately had a little valve float above 7000rpm. Thats with the 8019 AFR springs and an XE lobe .600 lift cam @ 17psi.

Some claim that the stockers are tough on valve guides so it depends on mileage I suppose, The YTs are nice rockers, but I dont put many miles on so valve float is a bigger issue than valve guide life for me.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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So are you saying just leave the stockers on. It is not a dailer driver and the cam is a blower specific cam I see alot of people on here using. I believe the RPM limit is set @ 6400.
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Originally Posted by David Gordon
So are you saying just leave the stockers on. It is not a dailer driver and the cam is a blower specific cam I see alot of people on here using. I believe the RPM limit is set @ 6400.
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Its up to you, at 6400rpm I doubt you will have any valve float issues, it then turns into a reliability thing with the guide wear. Either way it isnt huge money for aftermarket rockers and at least you pick up a few HP plus not having to worry about the stock rockers falling apart.
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I prefer stock rockers with the harland sharp bearing upgrade.
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I prefer stock rockers with the harland sharp bearing upgrade.
I agree, and have them on my car.
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