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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 03:06 PM
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I am in the hunt for a set of LS3, adjustable rockers that will bolt on top of the factory rocker stands. I have a set of TSP 260cc heads and want to use a low lash solid roller cam.
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 03:16 PM
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Give a call to TSP. they will know what works with their heads best.
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 04:22 PM
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There are quite a few adj rockers out there, it really depends on spring pressure and budget honestly.
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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There are quite a few adj rockers out there, it really depends on spring pressure and budget honestly.
I know there are a lot, but which one will bolt on top of the factory rocker stands?
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 06:58 PM
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Give a call to TSP. they will know what works with their heads best.
Had I known the TSP 260 heads had rocker stands made onto them, I would have bought Mast Black Label heads.
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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None. The yella terra adj use their own stands.
The comp adj use rocker studs. The shaft mounts are self explanatory.
I do not know of any that use the factory rail. well any QUALITY ones anyway.
Some will even need tall covers or cover spacers also if they have the adj nut on the pushrod cup.
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 07:04 PM
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Ok now that is different. ill let you know later on that part.
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There are only 3 choices for a LLSR: Jesel, T&D Machine, Crower and all three shaft mount. Don't waste you time or money on anything else and choose between aluminum or stainless steel for maximum endurance. Be very careful where you buy the above rockers, because the Chinese are knocking-off a lot of the rockers; insure they are genuine.
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Hi LS-1, I have used another method for the BAJA race car engine.

The LS-7 Ti Intakes use a Lash CAP, with the same cap being fitted to a "shortned" EX Valve is possible.

This is GOOD for valve Tip protection, the use of Caps.

Then with ONE "SETUP CAP" AND 16 "proud" Lash Caps, you can get the required Lash.

ALL, most, of the OHC "bucket" engines use this method of Lash Adjustment.

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Originally Posted by LS1MCSS
I am in the hunt for a set of LS3, adjustable rockers that will bolt on top of the factory rocker stands. I have a set of TSP 260cc heads and want to use a low lash solid roller cam.
Factory rocker stands with TSP heads?

Really?

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There are only 3 choices for a LLSR: Jesel, T&D Machine, Crower and all three shaft mount. Don't waste you time or money on anything else and choose between aluminum or stainless steel for maximum endurance. Be very careful where you buy the above rockers, because the Chinese are knocking-off a lot of the rockers; insure they are genuine.
None of the above choices will work because of the valves being closer together than OEM.
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Factory rocker stands with TSP heads?

Really?

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PRC 260's have the rocker pedestals made into the head because they moved the valve locations closer together. I wish it would have said this on their web site. I would not have ordered these.
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Tsp is working on a set of their steel roller tip rockers but wont be avail soon enough.

We put in a call to Harland Sharp. They have adj ls1 pedestal rockers that will work for exhaust just asking about making the intake for ls3 offset. then youd be all set!! we will let you know what we find out...hopefully tomorrow!!
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Originally Posted by tech@WS6store
Tsp is working on a set of their steel roller tip rockers but wont be avail soon enough.

We put in a call to Harland Sharp. They have adj ls1 pedestal rockers that will work for exhaust just asking about making the intake for ls3 offset. then youd be all set!! we will let you know what we find out...hopefully tomorrow!!
Thanks, That would be great if they could. If all else fail, I found a bare set of Dart Pro 1's I can swap all my stuff over to and sell these bare heads. Someone running a hydraulic cam could always use them.
I do have a set of AFR 225's I will be selling soon. I need to replace one exhaust valve first. I won't let them go out unless they are ready to run. Price will be RIGHT.
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Originally Posted by LS1MCSS
PRC 260's have the rocker pedestals made into the head because they moved the valve locations closer together. I wish it would have said this on their web site. I would not have ordered these.
Agreed......I have these heads myself.....

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Originally Posted by tech@WS6store
Tsp is working on a set of their steel roller tip rockers but wont be avail soon enough.....
They're available now.....just not on their web site due to limited availability.

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I forgot a key word...they are working on am adjustable set. i know they offer their reg roller rockers and they are on the site.
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Originally Posted by tech@WS6store
I forgot a key word...they are working on am adjustable set. i know they offer their reg roller rockers and they are on the site.
Should be nice for setting lifter preload, as long as the price is nice...
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Originally Posted by tech@WS6store
I forgot a key word...they are working on am adjustable set. i know they offer their reg roller rockers and they are on the site.
Ooooooooooohhhhhh.................OK

KW
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Adding an adj nut on the top of the rocker like that normally necessitates a spaced cover or taller cover.
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