Roller Rockers
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Roller Rockers So I was looking at getting some 1.6 Roller rockers. I saw some nice Proform Self aligning ones with the regular 3/8 studs. Ive been trying to read around and search for an install, kuz i have no idea what im doing, but ive hear its just unbolt and retorque to 21 ft/lbs.
but i did read on one forum that its suggest to buy new valve springs, because there is a valve float issue with running the 1.6's.
So anyhow, Im just looking for some cheap easy HP, and i heard that RR's are a good way to start.
Also, are the proform Self aligning 1.6's good? they were selling for like 150$, which dont seem bad at all....
and if anyone has any informative pictures, or a link to an install, that could help too!
but i did read on one forum that its suggest to buy new valve springs, because there is a valve float issue with running the 1.6's.
So anyhow, Im just looking for some cheap easy HP, and i heard that RR's are a good way to start.
Also, are the proform Self aligning 1.6's good? they were selling for like 150$, which dont seem bad at all....
and if anyone has any informative pictures, or a link to an install, that could help too!
Last edited by VendettaV6; Jun 2, 2007 at 04:21 PM.
I'd suggest going with Comp Pro MAgnums.
You don't wanna skimp on these cause it's a bit of
a PITA to have to go back in and re-adjust them.
Do it right the first time! You'll thank youself.
You don't wanna skimp on these cause it's a bit of
a PITA to have to go back in and re-adjust them.
Do it right the first time! You'll thank youself.
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Originally Posted by RedLT4Mike
You don't wanna skimp on these cause it's a bit of
a PITA to have to go back in and re-adjust them.
a PITA to have to go back in and re-adjust them.
Installing rocker arms isn't too bad. You just do the ones that have the valve completely closed, then rotate the crank till the others are closed to tighten them. You want to tighten them while twisting and pulling up and down on the push rods just until they don't spin by your fingers. Then you do the 3/4 turn tighten.
What do you guys think about the trickflow rocker arms that have 1.5 for the exhaust and 1.6 for the intake? Does it seem worth it or is there enough reason to get all 1.6 RR's?
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Anyhow, so im guessing self aligning are the only ones I should buy right?
I found some comp cams magnum ones on summit, part # 1418-16, then this a set that are RP1418-16 and they say Designed for use in engines equipped with factory hydraulic roller camshaft. Kit includes pushrods.
anyhow, are these good RR's? and which ones would I buy....
I figure if I can get some nice cheap RR's then I may as well try it.... the proforms seem to be the cheapest self aligning RR's out there, and even summit sells them so they cant be bad....right?
Anyhow, so im guessing self aligning are the only ones I should buy right?
I found some comp cams magnum ones on summit, part # 1418-16, then this a set that are RP1418-16 and they say Designed for use in engines equipped with factory hydraulic roller camshaft. Kit includes pushrods.
anyhow, are these good RR's? and which ones would I buy....
I figure if I can get some nice cheap RR's then I may as well try it.... the proforms seem to be the cheapest self aligning RR's out there, and even summit sells them so they cant be bad....right?
Originally Posted by VendettaV6
but i did read on one forum that its suggest to buy new valve springs, because there is a valve float issue with running the 1.6's.
its pretty easy to do, I installed some nonself-aligning 1.65 ratio rockers and some Beehive springs about a month ago, runs like a scalded dog.
heres a link to my mini-project thread
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/716789-finished.html
heres a link to my mini-project thread
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/716789-finished.html
I suggest going with a good set of non-self aligning rockers, like Comp Pro-Mags. Reason being is because self-aligning rockers are lift and rpm sensitive, so if at some point down the road you decide you wanna do some more power mods like a cam swap, you won't be limited in your choices. My $.02.
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
I suggest going with a good set of non-self aligning rockers, like Comp Pro-Mags. Reason being is because self-aligning rockers are lift and rpm sensitive, so if at some point down the road you decide you wanna do some more power mods like a cam swap, you won't be limited in your choices. My $.02.
and what springs do you suggest?
Also,.... which springs/RR's do you suggest for a GM847 cam, which is what i may go with someday....
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The reason I'm asking, I have a set of SA Proforms waiting to go in along with the 26918 springs.
