1.6 roller rocker install
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1.6 roller rocker install so im trying to find ways to get more power and im thinking about getting the 1.6 roller rockers 5/16 studs now can i just bolt these in without changing the springs or do i need to upgrade the springs at the same time, or is it just a direct bolt on
You should always change the springs when doing rockers. You're dangerously close to coil bind by using the stockers. Many people don't and say it's fine, but it's not a risk you should take.
My car came with 1.6's on it when I bought it...I didn't know the springs werent upgraded until last year when I dropped a valve...
new springs (around $30) are cheaper than replacing a cylinder head...I'll tell ya that right now.
new springs (around $30) are cheaper than replacing a cylinder head...I'll tell ya that right now.
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I would not use the lt4 springs if I were you, granted they would be just fine for 1.6 rockers on stock cam/hotcam but if you are planning on running a larger cam in the future you would have to change the springs again. I would bite the bullet and get some decent springs now pac 1218 or comp 26918 is what I would run if purchasing a new set for a hyd roller
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I would not use the lt4 springs if I were you, granted they would be just fine for 1.6 rockers on stock cam/hotcam but if you are planning on running a larger cam in the future you would have to change the springs again. I would bite the bullet and get some decent springs now pac 1218 or comp 26918 is what I would run if purchasing a new set for a hyd roller
Springs: $38.95
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...D&ProdID=24732
Retainers: $18.95
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=248701
Keepers: $12.95
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...D&ProdID=22770
Total is $70.85
