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Old 02-21-2008, 11:05 PM
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Just wonder if there is anyreason to run roller tip rockers over stock? I have to stay with the 1.7 due to the tr224 cam I will be getting. Motor will be a 5.3 punched to a 5.7
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nope, stock works just fine. won't see a gain with aftermarket rockers so save that money
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arent the stocker a stamped steel body with roller tips already?

no gains from doing the swap. you would most likely have to run a valve cover spacer if you swapped also, as most aftermarket full roller rockers are taller than stockers, and wont clear the valve covers.
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Originally Posted by sickREDsierra
arent the stocker a stamped steel body with roller tips already?

no gains from doing the swap. you would most likely have to run a valve cover spacer if you swapped also, as most aftermarket full roller rockers are taller than stockers, and wont clear the valve covers.
no they are a roller body but not a roller tip.
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Originally Posted by 454SuperSport
nope, stock works just fine. won't see a gain with aftermarket rockers so save that money
Cool I did not know if the roller tip would provide any benifit
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Originally Posted by Dark Halo
Cool I did not know if the roller tip would provide any benifit
yes they will if u are turning big numbers

but theres fbody guys running 9s on stockers
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Originally Posted by jkwalkercchs
yes they will if u are turning big numbers

but theres fbody guys running 9s on stockers
I do not think I will be running 9's any time soon lol
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Comp claims 10 hp gain with reduced friction...
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I just bought some comp 1.85s to bump the lift on my cam up there designed to fit under stock covers the engine shop i bought them from told me il some increase beacuse they lighten up the valve train and reduce friction VHP claims 25rwp average increase with theres
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Originally Posted by 06chevy5.3
I just bought some comp 1.85s to bump the lift on my cam up there designed to fit under stock covers the engine shop i bought them from told me il some increase beacuse they lighten up the valve train and reduce friction VHP claims 25rwp average increase with theres
WELL, DOESNT RPM OUTLET CLAIM 12 HP WITH A THROTTLE BODY SPACER, AND ANOTHER 15 HP WITH SOME PLUG WIRES?


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