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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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new roller rockers

one thing i never considered to get was new rockers. is it worth it for me or waste of money? im at 420rwhp now with stockers
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Re: new roller rockers

stocks will hold up fine. But I got some harlandsharps for only 200 dollars used with 3k i think. I bought 'em just for the added reliability and a bit more solid valvetrain. If I had to pay full price, no I wouldn't have. I think dyno results on the same ratio yeilds like ~3-5 HP so the cost benefit is way off.
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Re: new roller rockers

Originally Posted by myslowcamaro
one thing i never considered to get was new rockers. is it worth it for me or waste of money? im at 420rwhp now with stockers

that is a question only you can answer. if you are looking to extract more out of what you have without using a different cam, then yes. it's the next step. i use the vinci/crane accelerated lift rockers in my car. they have given the most out of all the full roller rockers out on the market. you would need to get the 1.7 ratio, so as not get into and piston to valve clearance issues.

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Re: new roller rockers

Depends ... If you are expecting more power by going to a higher lift rocker, you're cam will probably preclude you from doing that. Most custom cams have faster ramp rates and do not recommend the use of higher lift rockers.

Now if you are simply going to go to a full roller rocker with stock lift, just for reliablity and maybe a couple of ponies ... only you can answer that, it's your cash.
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Re: new roller rockers

i honestly say it's money better spent elsewhere
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Re: new roller rockers

I'd say the same. I only did mine because it was cheap compared to brand new.
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