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Jun 24, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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SLP 1.85 Rockers...

ok.. The LS2 guys couldnt answer it.. How 'bout you guys?

Here is my setup:

Stock LS2 short block
Stage II LS6 heads
224\220 581\581 116 Stealth Cam

I have the stock 1.7 rockers on..

The question: Can I install the SLP 1.85 rockers?

((.581/1.7)*1.85 = .632 lift..

and install Patriot Dual springs that support .650 lift..

Doable?

OR will the valve hit the piston...and is the extra lift worth anything

Jun 25, 2008 | 12:03 AM

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are your heads milled?

Jun 25, 2008 | 07:36 AM

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most aftermarket cams advise against higher ratio rockers due to fast ramp rates.

so my guess is NO...even if it did clear the pistons

Jun 25, 2008 | 01:42 PM

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no..the heads are not milled..

I guess 1.85's are a no-no..

Jun 25, 2008 | 07:44 PM

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Maybe drop to a Comp 1.75 rocker

Jun 26, 2008 | 07:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by teke184

most aftermarket cams advise against higher ratio rockers due to fast ramp rates.

so my guess is NO...even if it did clear the pistons

What he said - except no guessing about it, No.

Jun 26, 2008 | 07:27 AM

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"Maybe drop to a Comp 1.75 rocker"

or save the money from the rockers and spring upgrade and put it towards something that will actually make more power.

perhaps a FAST intake

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Jun 26, 2008 | 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy WS6

Yes, but you have pistons.. And I'm sure they are fly cut..

I'm just afraid the valve will hit the piston..

Jun 27, 2008 | 05:39 AM

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you're still talking .598" lift with the cam you listed if you went with the 1.75s

with the duration of that cam, you're likely fine

but its worth checking