would it be detramental if you cut the aluminum bar that the rockers go on into just groupings of 2? i was just thinking about how the bar gets in the way of the head bolts, and with my ARP head studs id like to go back through and torque everything down.. but id prefer not to have to remove all rocker arms. i plan on doing a head swap very soon and was wondering that while its appart if i could cut them into 2s or if it would create some problem. personal experience or something more than "i dont think it would work" or "just leave it alone" would be greatly appreciated, if you say it cant be done, say why.

 

I think you would give up some high RPM valvetrain stability in a design thats not all that strong to begin with.

 

well i might have an answer for ya.....i have yella terra roller rockers in my setup but unfortunately i had one of em break (the oil hole peice broke) sooo i was asked around and was told and actually did find 2 stock rocker arms and had the plate cut....b/c i still have 14 aftermarket rockers...and its been that way now for about a month and i bounced off the rev limiter just lastnite w/ this setup and NO PROBLEMS...ive asked a bunch of fellas about this setup(dont have the money to get new rockers yet)....and they all have said as long as u still have the stock 1.7 ratio u should be fine...so yea u should be fine 2 cut ur plate...JUST make sure whoever does it makes sure its cut even and retorque the stock 8m bolts back to 22ftlbs.....hope this helps