Any real gain out of 1.8 rockers
05-03-2009, 12:40 AM
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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
05-03-2009, 10:08 AM
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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.
05-03-2009, 12:22 PM
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more lift and less friction will provide some power gains.
it all depends on your goals.
these days, you can get small cams in the low to mid 22Xs that have near .60" lift, so the need for rockers to make up the lift is not there.
it all depends on your goals.
these days, you can get small cams in the low to mid 22Xs that have near .60" lift, so the need for rockers to make up the lift is not there.
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05-03-2009, 07:57 PM
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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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It probably also says "gains up to 8-10 rwhp" 1-2 hp falls under the "up to" banner.
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