small cam +1.8 rocker????

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Nov 28, 2007 | 03:34 AM

SnakesRslow

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small cam +1.8 rocker????

ill make this quick and simple..

218/224 .529/.534 114+4

can i run a 1.8 rocker arm ratio with out worrying about piston to valve clearance? possibly 1.85? if so what would my lift be?

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Nov 28, 2007 | 03:53 AM

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Yes no issues

Nov 28, 2007 | 10:15 AM

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Yes no issues

+1 for that answer.

Nov 28, 2007 | 10:28 AM

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1.8 Rockers should give you:
0.560" / 0.565 " lift

Nov 28, 2007 | 11:02 AM

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wow, what a baby cam.

Nov 28, 2007 | 04:16 PM

SnakesRslow

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Yes no issues

I could go 1.85 as well?

Thanks for the replies

Nov 28, 2007 | 04:48 PM

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I could go 1.85 as well?

Thanks for the replies

Easily.

I'd just get a bigger cam without the roller rockers personally.

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Nov 28, 2007 | 04:54 PM

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Easily.

I'd just get a bigger cam without the roller rockers personally.

+1

Just switching to an XFI/Xer lobed cam of the same duration would make a bit more power than rockers and idle easier. In fact a 218/224 112 +2 with fast ramps would be a big improvement over the rockers solution and idle just as well.

Nov 28, 2007 | 04:57 PM

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I ran the 1.75 pro mags with a comp xr281 228/230 @.050 .571/.573 (.587/.589 with the 1.75) with no issues. ran great. I would not go 1.85 it will limit youre cam choice's in the future. I wish i would have spent the money on a shaft mount 1.7 set up

Nov 28, 2007 | 05:06 PM

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Oh believe me that is deff my first choice, but there is someone who wants to trade me my 1.7's for 1.85's.

Your stock 1.7s or you already have 1.7 rr's? I still say if you decide you're going to go with a small cam, I'd definately do a 224/224 on a 112 or a 226/226 on a 112 if you're worried about low end power which I'm assuming by your cam choice.

Nov 28, 2007 | 06:01 PM

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the cam i listed above is already in the car with 1.7 yt RR's. Im just tryin to get a lil more lift with my current set up im gonna be spending my $$$ on a boost set up

Nov 28, 2007 | 08:33 PM

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the cam i listed above is already in the car with 1.7 yt RR's. Im just tryin to get a lil more lift with my current set up im gonna be spending my $$$ on a boost set up

Rockers are not really cheaper than a cam. Your used cam can be sold, the stock rockers have a low resale value. Either one needs good springs.

If you are going FI, just save your money for it.

Nov 29, 2007 | 07:38 AM

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I say absolutely go for it then, more lift the merry'er.

Nov 29, 2007 | 04:59 PM

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Rockers are not really cheaper than a cam. Your used cam can be sold, the stock rockers have a low resale value. Either one needs good springs.

If you are going FI, just save your money for it.

Someone is just going to trade me straight up 1.85's for my 1.7's, so it wont be costing me anything

Thanks everyone