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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Is there any gain felt from upgrading to a 1.8 rocker? I am more meaning seat of the pants feel or actual time reduction instead of horsepower, I'm thinking I'd rather save and get a stroked long block eventually so I am debating just doing bolt ons and a high stall converter for now until I can afford to go all the way.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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on a stock cam...figure 10-15hp.

mostly due to added lift.

realize that higher ratio rockers won't work with 95% of aftermarket cams due to the aggressive ramp rates.

so they'd be a waste if you plan to go stroker later.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Yeh thats what I have heard I figure they are probably a waste then I probably wouldn't even feel 10 horsepower
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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If you are not going to do a cam, probably worth the time and effort to do them. They will increase the lift as well as duration slightly.
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So I have a ls6 cam if I add 1.8 rockers with stock heads will I notice a diffrence to?
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Blk_Ws6
So I have a ls6 cam if I add 1.8 rockers with stock heads will I notice a diffrence to?
I added the 1.8 Yella Terras to my 01 LS6 and got 10 hp and 12 lb of torque on a Mustang Dyno. While I was at it I upgraded to PAC 1518 springs, titanium keepers, and Comp Hi tech pushrods. Not a lot of horsepower, but now I have a lot more confidence in my valve train.
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Originally Posted by Last C5
I added the 1.8 Yella Terras to my 01 LS6 and got 10 hp and 12 lb of torque on a Mustang Dyno. While I was at it I upgraded to PAC 1518 springs, titanium keepers, and Comp Hi tech pushrods. Not a lot of horsepower, but now I have a lot more confidence in my valve train.
OOOh man thats whats up.
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If you ever plan to do a cam they won't work with more agressive lobes as stated earlier. Save some more and get a cam and get 25+rwhp or much more depending on cam for more bang for your buck!
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