I've been doing alot of searching on this upgrade and have decided to take the advice and go with 7/16 1.6 RR. no cam yet, just beefing up the valve train.

Looking for ~$300 budget

Also Im going to stick with self-adjusting rockers because of the extra money to for hardened pushrods and guideplates. unless someone has some part numbers and knows where to get them cheap.

Total Parts list for upgrade..

CNC-0335026 1.6 7/16 stud Rocker Roller Self Aligning $160

10046089 GMPP Valve Cover Gaskets. $32 a piece! was going to reuse my old ones but told not to.
10212810 GM Intake Valve Seal 2$ per
12564852 GM Exhaust Valve Stem Seal 5$ per
100-7101 ARP 7/16th stud upgrade $40

LT4 Valve spring package. Already Bought.
16 valve springs P/N 809-12551483
16 valve caps P/N 809-10212808
16 valve keys P/N 809-24503856
16 valve spring shims P/N 809-10212809

Finally a Spring compressor tool from local parts shop
and some assembly lube.

missing anything? suggestions?

 

Are those full roller rockers? Sounds awful cheap, and I don't remember seeing a self-aligning 7/16 full roller rocker.

Also, I use the exhaust seal on the intakes and exhaust valves. I've been told by a very reliable source that the only difference is the color.

 

You shouldn't have an issue reusing the valve cover gaskets. That will save you an extra 60 bucks right there.

 

I guess they do exist but there arn't many option out there....

http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/produ...D=15001&CtgID=

 

Hmmmm, can't beat that price. Hopefully they are a quality rocker. From their description, appear to be.

 

If they are made in China, all bets to quality are off.

 

Just called CNC Motorsports and the tech guy said they are "an offshore brand made in the same place as scorpian rockers and are of very high quality"

he also told me to get the 7/16 ARP studs part number 134-7103, he said the one i had listed (100-7101) is for big block chevy's. can anyone confirm the correct one i need? thanks again!

 

Yes, those are the ones that I'm running.

 

looks like you're settling cheap as opposed to finding quality brand rr's. You might want to reconsider.

 

Well according to scorpions website they are made in the US. so who knows.

Reguardless i just bought a set off ebay for $128! plus shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...227646891&rd=1

I also picked up this nice little valve stem seal kit. you cant beat the whole kit for $13.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...241462586&rd=1
lets hope it fits the LT1.

Thanks for the help guys.

Im gonna take plently of pictures and document the whole install for all to see after its done.

 

Don't think those will work. What are the O-rings for?

 

those look exactly like the seals from GMPP. Also here is what the o-ring is for...
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-...ion-67460.html

 

Pretty sure those are for pre-LT1 SBC's.

 

Ok. Now I'm getting nervous because i can't find the picture of stock or lt4 valve seals. i swear i saw them somewhere on gmpp.com and cant seem to find them again. Just dont want to get in there and wind up having the wrong seals. I cant afford down time as this is my daily driver. i got the part numbers for the stockers just cant finda pic. can anyone confirm this ebay sbc set fitting stock lt1 heads or can anyone provide a picture of stock lt1 seals. thanks

 

Those are the wrong seals.