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Max lift ls3 stock rockers?

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Old 09-10-2015, 12:31 AM
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What is the maximum lift for the stocK ls3 rockers? I have PRC aftermarket ls3 heads with .675" springs. The heads flow the best around 650 lift and higher.
I guess I'm trying to ask at what point are roller rockers needed? Also does going from a 1.7 ratio to a 1.8 ratio have a big effect if any? I'm trying to figure this out before having a custom cam made. Any input is welcome.

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Does anyone know anything? You don't need to vote. I just need some advice.
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The most I have seen is .630". The problem is getting to close to the end of the stock rocker arm.
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Yeah, I heard 630" too, but I've also heard .650" a lot also. One guy on here (can't remember his name) pushes his to 661"
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Maximum you can run, and maximum you can run and not expect to wear out the fulcrums are two seperate #s
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A buddy of mine runs the factory rockers on PRC heads with I think a .624" Texas Speed cam and the rocker tips look like **** after a season of street and auto cross racing. Not the exhaust side but the offset intake side.
Since you're running forced induction anyways I'd stick to around .600" lift
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Okay thanks



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