just wondering if there is any real gain to switching to 1.8 rockers. Or is it just a waste of time and money.
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If you ever plan on doing a cam swap you will need to go back to the 1.7's. IMHO its a waste of money unless you NEVER want to cam it. Most (99%) of the cams recommend the 1.7's
+1 ^^^ Only for someone who will never to a Cam swap ever. Due to the fast ramp rate of most aftermarket camshafts the use of 1.8 rockers is not recommended. If you did choose to do them its probably worth around 10hp
Go with the 1.7's non-adjustables, they will still give you 8-10rwhp and then when you eventually get a cam, and you will, you can reuse them. I just installed HS 1.7's and they are great, I have never had them on any of my previous LSX's and I love them.
Go with the 1.7's non-adjustables, they will still give you 8-10rwhp and then when you eventually get a cam, and you will, you can reuse them. I just installed HS 1.7's and they are great, I have never had them on any of my previous LSX's and I love them.
You can still pickup 8-10 rwhp just by switching to a full roller rocker? Never herd that before.
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Cam| bolt on's| 4.10's 1996 Red stepside S10 ZR2 268,000 mi
Bolt on's| 6" Superlift| 4.56's| Vette/ OD servo| 32" MT/R's on ZQ8 wheels 2002 Yellow stepside S10 Xtreme 1994 4wd S10 205,000 mi winter beater
I just looked at their site and didn't see anything. Where did you read this?
__________________ 2001 SOM Firebird Trans Am WS6 17,500 mi
Cam| bolt on's| 4.10's 1996 Red stepside S10 ZR2 268,000 mi
Bolt on's| 6" Superlift| 4.56's| Vette/ OD servo| 32" MT/R's on ZQ8 wheels 2002 Yellow stepside S10 Xtreme 1994 4wd S10 205,000 mi winter beater
Your never gonna get that kind of power just going to a roller tip. Most of the friction is in the fulcrum pivit point which is already roller in the LSx motor. Full roller is cool and helps keep down valve guide wear with high lift cams, but that claim is just smoke.
It probably also says "gains up to 8-10 rwhp" 1-2 hp falls under the "up to" banner.
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Any real gain out of 1.8 rockers 
