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Old 04-06-2009, 04:44 PM
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I need to replace my valvesprings, they have been in there for over 50k, so its time. I have the comp 918's, which is what I'll put back in, but I should replace the rockers while I'm in there. Does anyone know of the LS7 rockers will work and if i'll need a special tool? If so, where can I get the tool.
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LS7 rockers will not work, they will skew geometry and run near the edge of the valve stem causing premature wear. Bottom line, don't use them.
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Can you recommend a good upgrade?
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stock is fine really if there is nothing wrong with them. there are a lot of high dollar replacements out there that will work excellent, but do they offer anything over stock? i dont really think so, atleast if you have a cam that is less then .650 lift. If you have atleast 400 to a 1000 dollars to blow go for it... but if your on a budget stock is fine
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If you are removing stock rockers then I like the Yella Terra Ultralights, but they must be set up correctly.
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I would like to go with the next best thing to stock. ls6 rockers maybe?
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Originally Posted by VLANDER005
I would like to go with the next best thing to stock. ls6 rockers maybe?
If your looking for a good upgrade run the harland sharps or the yella terras. Ls7's wont work, and I believe the ls6 rockers are the same as the ls1's.
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LS1 and LS6 are the same part. What are you trying to accomplish?




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