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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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I really dont want to change the cam, but i still want to make more power than a stock Z06 with bolt ons. I was wondering if adding rocker arms helps? i am newb and dont know anythign about rocker arms, all i know is that they will increase lift and thus increase power. questions:

1-Are there any adverse effect of changing to 1.8 or 1.85 rockers?
2- What springs will ineed to go with?
3- how high will i rev the car? 200-300 rpm over stock is what i am looking for
4- Is jesel the best out there? thats what i heard
5- what else do i need or should change?
6- power changes?

car:full bolt ons 2002 Z06

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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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seems like i posted using my friends username, still looking for help
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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I have been wondering the same thing and would like to know as much as posssible about the advantages and disadvantages of doing rocker arm ratio modifications.Anybody care to help?
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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Just go with the cam. Keep stock rockers and lifters. You will be glad that you did!
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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going to 1.85 rockers don"t give you much more lift ,besides most ls1 or ls6 heads don"t flow more at .600 than .550.Go with new cam!!
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