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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 02:27 PM
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I have a 98 Camaro "LS1" I have the BTR SK001 S .660" valve springs in my car and Comp 7955 push rods 7.400" , 5/16 , .80" wall thickness which is stock length I believe. My question is.. Will the Holla Terra YT6645 rockers "which are 1.7" work with my set up. Thanks Phillip
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 03:01 PM
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Depends. What is your installed height and lift? Also, IMO, those pushrods should be increased in OD if you are running high force springs like these.
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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make sure the OD of the valvespring will work with that rocker arm and i'm not sure why you wouldnt have a problem, as most aftermarket rocker arms are "bolt on"
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 02:11 AM
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The problem with roller rockers and why they have a bad wrap is people thing you can bolt on a set and go. Your entire valve train needs to be structured with the additional weight taken into consideration. You may need even stiffer springs or better lifters as a result. I would be running 3/8" pushrods in just about any setup short of a specific class racing that didn't allow them. Then there is the problem of aluminum roller rockers don't last long, which is fine in a race motor, but not in a street car.
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Always2Slow
The problem with roller rockers and why they have a bad wrap is people thing you can bolt on a set and go. Your entire valve train needs to be structured with the additional weight taken into consideration. You may need even stiffer springs or better lifters as a result. I would be running 3/8" pushrods in just about any setup short of a specific class racing that didn't allow them. Then there is the problem of aluminum roller rockers don't last long, which is fine in a race motor, but not in a street car.
What about stainless steel roller rockers in a street set up?
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 10:01 PM
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Even more weight... I'd run stainless steel roller rockers in a solid roller setup.

For the OP - the Yella Terras run well with BTR's Max Pressure springs. I'd run an 11/32" pushrod at least.

Why are you running them? Do you have bronze guides?
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