1.8 rockers?
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1.8 rockers? Would it be worth putting 1.8 rockers on a stock motor? May be a dumb question but was looking for more ponies without going into the motor, have a lack of knowledge with the inside of the motor!Thanks! 
Re: 1.8 rockers? Its not a "bad" upgrade. You get better quality rockers (if you go with something like the Yerra Tell ones) and a little more lift (more power).
Most people (including me) feel that the cost to power gain is not really worth it. The rockers cost close to as much as a new cam and you don't get NEAR the power of a new cam. Also, high ratio rockers are not supposed to be used with most aftermarket cams (ex: TR 224). If you ever decide to change the cam, you have might have to get rid of the $500 rockers.
You just need to decide if the cost is worth not having to open up the engine. I would say if you want more power, change the cam or go with some form of power adder (SC or Turbo). Its not hard to change a cam. There are a number of step by step write ups on head/cam swaps. It just takes time to do (weekend or so).
Chris
Most people (including me) feel that the cost to power gain is not really worth it. The rockers cost close to as much as a new cam and you don't get NEAR the power of a new cam. Also, high ratio rockers are not supposed to be used with most aftermarket cams (ex: TR 224). If you ever decide to change the cam, you have might have to get rid of the $500 rockers.
You just need to decide if the cost is worth not having to open up the engine. I would say if you want more power, change the cam or go with some form of power adder (SC or Turbo). Its not hard to change a cam. There are a number of step by step write ups on head/cam swaps. It just takes time to do (weekend or so).
Chris
Re: 1.8 rockers? Now if your friend can get them for cheap, then they might be a good investment.
Larry is right. You will need to change the springs if you use those. The stock springs are not even very good for the stock cam/rocker ratio.
Does anyone know if he could use the LS6 springs with those rockers?
Larry is right. You will need to change the springs if you use those. The stock springs are not even very good for the stock cam/rocker ratio.
Does anyone know if he could use the LS6 springs with those rockers?
