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Old May 9, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Would 1.8 rocks help me with my ls1.i have the following mods.
Ls6 ported intake
ported tb
g5x2 cam
hooker super comp headers
texas speed exh
t400 rvb
10 bolt 4.10
28-11.50-15 hoosier qtp
with some wieght removed form car.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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If your running any base ls1/6 heads no, the ls1/6 valve train is made to run w/ a 1.7 or a 1.72 at the MOST. Yet the stock rockers are the best rockers to run in the 241/243 heads period. Your looking at minimal gains at best.
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Old May 10, 2010 | 04:44 AM
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I wouldn't run a larger ratio on that cam.
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Old May 10, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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thanks to the both of you that replied.
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